How to Get Fireplace Burn Marks Out of Marble

How to Get Fireplace Burn Marks Out of Marble
Published: Oct 4, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Removing burn marks from marble will require some household tools.

Things You Will Need

  • Water
  • Ammonia
  • Soft brush
  • Baking soda
  • Clean cloth(s)
  1. Wet the area with warm water.

  2. Mix together 1 cup ammonia with 1 cup warm water and apply the ammonia mixture to the burn mark.

  3. Let the ammonia solution soak into the burn mark for five minutes.

  4. Scrub the ammonia mixture into the mark with a soft brush and repeat until the burn mark is removed.

  5. Try a paste made out of baking soda and water if the burn marks are still visible. Apply the paste to the burn mark, let sit for three hours and then wipe away with a clean, damp cloth. Repeat as needed.

The Drip Cap

  • Several types of material can be used as a fireplace mantel or around the fireplace, including brick, stone, granite or marble.
  • Scrub the ammonia mixture into the mark with a soft brush and repeat until the burn mark is removed.

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Meredith Jameson

Meredith Jameson writes early childhood parenting and family health articles for various online publications. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in history from San Francisco State University.

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