Things You'll Need
Dust mop
Bucket
1 gallon warm water
1 tablespoon stone cleaner or mild dish soap
Mop
Towel
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Italian marble floors give any home or business an elegant, classic look. The color and pattern variety of this natural stone ensures there's a match for any decor. Maintain your marble floor's beauty with regular cleaning. According to the Marble Institute of America, harsh cleaners and acids can damage the marble. Use only a mild detergent or stone cleaner to keep your Italian marble floor clean and shiny.
Step 1
Mop the floor with a dry dust mop.
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Step 2
Fill a bucket with warm water and dish soap or stone cleaner.
Step 3
Dip a mop in the soapy water and wring out the excess moisture. Mop the floor one section at a time, rinsing the mop in the bucket as often as necessary.
Step 4
Empty the bucket of soapy water and rinse out the mop. Refill the bucket with clean water.
Step 5
Dip the mop in the bucket and wring it out. Rinse the floor with the clean mop, working your way out of the room.
Step 6
Dry the floor immediately with a towel.
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