How to Fix a Cloudy Marble Floor

How to Fix a Cloudy Marble Floor
Written By
April Dowling
April Dowling
Published: Nov 11, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Step 1

Dry-mop the floor with a dust mop to remove all loose dust, dirt and grime.

Step 2

Fill a mop pail with cool water. Wet the cloudy area of the floor with the water, using a sponge mop.

Step 3

Sprinkle marble polishing powder over the wet marble. Follow the manufacturer’s directions on the product’s label.

Step 4

Dampen a clean microfiber cloth with cool water. Buff the marble with a damp cloth, using circular motions. Rub the powder into the marble until the etching disappears. Frequently rinse the cloth with fresh water to prevent reapplying grime to the marble.

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Step 5

Refill the mop pail with fresh water. Mop the floor with the water to rinse away any residue.

Step 6

Dry the floor with a clean terrycloth towel. Remove all moisture from the marble.

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April Dowling

April Dowling first started writing in high school and has written many news articles for newspaper and yearbook publications. She is currently pursuing a career as an online writer and affiliate marketer. Dowling writes for several…

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