How to Get Stains Out of Cultured Marble

If your cultured marble has stains and is in need of a clean-up, don't despair. You don't have to replace it, and you may not even have to call in a professional for the job. Read on for a few inexpensive and easy ways to get tough stains out of cultured marble.

Things You'll Need

• Clean cloth Hydrogen peroxide Ammonia Vinegar Baking soda Rubber gloves

Instructions

1. Soak a cloth in hydrogen peroxide, place it on a dark stain, and leave it there overnight. In the morning, mop or rinse the marble with cold water.

2. Mix 1/2 cup ammonia, 1/4 cup vinegar and 1/4 cup of baking soda into 1/2 gallon of hot water, and allow to foam. Use a clean sponge to apply it to stains on marble. Rinse after five minutes.

3. Apply a "gel gloss" wax to renew the surface sheen if it is dulled by age or use.

4. Have the marble professionally refinished if cleaning does not remove the stains.

Tips & Warnings

• Test the cleaning solution in a small area before applying it to your cultured marble.

• Be sure to wear rubber gloves when mixing and using cleaning solutions involving ammonia.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• More about Cultured Marble
• Restoring Cultured Marble