The short answer
Seal marble when it is laid and then about once a year. Wipe spills quickly, especially lemon, tamarind, wine, turmeric and oil. Clean with a pH-neutral cleaner, never acid or bleach. Use door mats to keep grit off floors. Dull marks from acid are etching, not stains, and are removed by re-polishing.
Key takeaways
- Seal marble when it is laid, then about once a year.
- Wipe spills at once and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner, never acid or bleach.
- Dull marks from acid are etching, not stains. Re-polishing removes them.
Advice for you
Tell us who you are and we will show you what matters most in this guide.
I am building or renovating my home
Share the everyday care list with everyone who cleans your floors. Most marble damage comes from the wrong cleaner, not from living on it.
Book a visit to see full slabsI am an architect or interior designer
Include a care note in the handover pack, and steer clients towards honed finishes where etching would show most, such as vanities.
Request samples for a clientI am a contractor or builder
Seal before handover and protect finished marble from paint, cement and acid washes used by other trades.
Work out quantitiesI live outside Bengaluru
Care is the same wherever you live. If marks appear after installation, a stone restorer near you can re-polish; ask us if you need advice.
Choose slabs on a video callHow should you clean marble every day?
- Sweep or dust-mop daily; grit scratches marble.
- Wipe spills at once.
- Clean with a pH-neutral stone cleaner and water.
- Never use acid, vinegar, lemon or bleach-based cleaners.
- Use mats at entrances and felt pads under furniture.
| Mark | Cause | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Dull patch, no colour | Etching by acid | Re-polish the area |
| Dark patch that fades | Water absorbed | Leave it to dry |
| Yellow or orange mark | Turmeric, oil or rust | A stone poultice; ask a stone restorer |
| Scratches | Grit | Re-hone and re-polish |
Light stones such as Thassos White, Statuario and Botticino show stains most. Darker stones such as Emperador Dark and Nero Marquina show water marks and scratches on a polished surface. Each stone page lists its maintenance.
