You’ll want to keep the marble looking its best and brightest to keep your kitchen shining.

While they are extremely durable, marble floors dorequire regular cleaningand care with the right products and tools.

Learn how to clean marble floors below with our easy cleaning method.

Dust mop in middle of clean marble floor with houseplant and toiletries in basket

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Deeper cleaning of marble floors is only required about once a month.

Use a damp microfiber cloth to blot liquids and remove solid particles.

Do a quick rinse with a clean damp cloth and dry the area well to prevent slippery areas.

Materials and tools to clean a marble floor

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Do not use any jot down of dusting spray on the mop.

Tip

Avoid using a vacuum with a beater bar on marble floors.

The action of the brush, although helpful for carpet, can scratch the surface of the marble.

Brown liquid spill swept up with pink microfiber cloth

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Skip any stiff-bristled brooms, too!

Fill a second bucket or sink with clean water to use for rinsing the floor.

The floor does not need to be sopping wet.

Dust mop passing over marble floor near houseplant

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Work in a small area, rinsing the mop frequently to remove dirt.

Some marble contains iron oxide particles that can causerust stainsif left wet for too long.

Work in large circles to leave your floor with a highly- polished look.

White buckets with cleaning solution and clean water for rinsing

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Damp mop passing over marble floor for cleaning

The Spruce / Sanja Kostic

Marble floor dried and buffed with pink microfiber cloth

The Spruce / Sanja Kostic