How to Polish Marble Counters

A marble countertop can be a beautiful and durable addition to any home. Marble tolerates the highest amounts of traffic and use with ease and hides any scratches by blending them into its intricate patterns. Because of its high tolerance for abuse, marble must be properly taken care of and cleaned regularly. Learn how to properly clean and polish those stubborn marble countertops.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Water
• Soft sponges
• Clean, absorbent towels
• Blackboard chalk
• Bucket

1. Wash the countertops with a soft sponge. Do not use soap or harsh cleaning chemicals when washing marble. Harsh chemicals will seep into cracks in your marble and gradually break down the bond.

2. Allow the countertops to air dry for at least an hour after washing them.

3. Towel off any excess water with a clean, absorbent towel.

4. Crush a stick of white chalk into a bucket. Make sure the chalk is crushed into a powder.

5. Dampen a washrag or sponge.

6. Dip the rag or sponge into the powdered chalk.

7. Rub the chalk onto the countertop using back-and-fourth strokes.

8. Allow the chalk and water to dry.

9. Rinse the countertops with clean water.

10. Dry the countertops with a clean, absorbent rag.

Tips & Warnings

• If using blackboard chalk is not your thing, check local stores for marble polishers.

References

• Kitchen Counters
• Cleaning and Polishing Marble
• YouRepair.com

Resources

• Cleaning Marble