Cleaning limestone or marble floors

This marble cleaning regime will not recover marble or limestone that is dull or marked. However Slique treatments are able to:

• Professionally clean your marble,
• Restore gleam to a dull surface, and
• Seal or apply a coating to protect your marble.

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Cleaning limestone or marble floors – regular cleaning

1. Vacuum
   Vacuum the floor to remove loose dust and grit from the surface. Check your vacuum head edges and wheels to make sure there are no sharp pieces that could scratch the marble or limestone.
2. Damp clean
   Clean using a microfibre mop  dampened with warm water (no chemicals are necessary when using good-quality microfibre). If you have a smooth floor, use a flat microfibre mop. If your floor tiles are textured, use a microfibre string mop which can more easily enter the texture of the tile. The mop or cloth will ‘grab’ the surface and lift off most daily grime. Use some pressure to work the microfibre – floating it lightly over the surface will not be so productive!
3. Spot clean (if necessary)
   Spot clean any spills, marks or stains using a neutral pH chemical such as Slique Cleansing Fluid. Do not use any chemical unless it clearly states “safe for use on marble and limestone”. Avoid highly acidic, highly alkaline, or abrasive chemicals. Read the label carefully, and test a small area first to make sure it is safe to use. DO NOT USE Ajax, Bam, Spray’n’Wipe, or scourer pads. After spot cleaning, rinse the surface lightly with clean water.
4. Dry
   DO NOT leave to dry naturally – dry using an old towel or a clean, dry mop.

Cleaning limestone or marble floors – intensive cleaning

1. Vacuum
   Vacuum or wipe tiles to remove loose grit from the surface.
2. Scrub
   Scrub a small area (about 3-4 square metres) using a light solution of a cleaner safe for use on marble or limestone, such as Slique’s Heavy Duty tile cleaner . Your local tile shop will have something suitable for tile cleaning home use. Use a soft brush or broom to work the solution into the pores of the marble or limestone. Continue to complete small areas until the entire surface has been scrubbed.
3. Soak
   Leave the solution to work for several minutes, then scrub again.
4. Extract
   When the solution has lifted out the dirt, remove the liquid and dirt using an old towel or clean, dry mop.
5. Rinse
   Pour clean water over the surface to rinse.
6. Dry
   DO NOT leave the surface to dry naturally. Use a clean cloth or mop to soak up any water.