How to Polish a Marble Countertop

Marble comes in many colors and veins and makes beautiful kitchen and bathroom countertops. Unfortunately, those two areas of the home expose the marble to substances---such as spills, food, cleaners and bathroom products---that can stain or dull the finish. Even with regular cleaning, a marble countertop can grow dull over time. Commercial cleaners claim to restore the shine to marble but often are abrasive and can do more harm than good. Here's a simple marble polishing solution you can make at home that will make your countertops sparkle.

Things You'll Need

• Dishwashing liquid
• Quart-size spray bottle
• Sponge
• Soft cloth
• Baking soda

Instructions

1. Pour 1/4 cup dishwashing liquid into a quart-size spray bottle and fill the remainder of the bottle with warm water.

2. Shake the bottle well, and spray the marble countertop with the cleaning solution.

3. Wash the countertop with a sponge, and rinse well with clean, cool water. Dry the countertop with a soft cloth.

4. Pour 3 tablespoons of baking soda into a quart-size spray bottle. Fill the remainder of the bottle with warm water.

5. Shake the bottle until the baking soda is fully dissolved in the water. Spray the countertop with the cleaning solution, and allow the solution to sit for 15 to 30 minutes.

6. Rinse the solution from the countertop with cool water. Dry the countertop with a soft cloth.

References

• "Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things;" Reader's Digest Staff Writers; 2005