There Is More To Wax Than Making Scented Candles

Marble is a very good looking and important stone and one that is just as appropriate for use in the home as in the commercial environment. If you want your marble to last as long as some of those ancient statues you will need to keep it clean. The first thing you should learn about this rock


is that it is very porous, meaning that it is susceptible to dirt and stains easily. That  said, it is ordinarliy quite straightforward to remove stains from marble as long as you attend to them a soon as possible. The usual technique of cleaning marble


is very easy. Simply clean the surface using a sponge or


cloth which you have first of all saturated with water and a mild detergent. Obviously, if the stains


are a bit more difficult to get rid of, you will have follow a different method of cleaning. If the


marble has gone a bit yellowish, then you should gently scrub the


surface using a soft brush soaked in water and vinegar. Likewise, rust


marks on a marble floor can be removed using water and lemon juice mixed


together. If you try anything acidic in an effort to to get rid of a stain, you


must rememberthat they are corrosive on stone and, therefore you will require to take sensible precautions. Otherwise, the stone can suffer irreparable damage.


To prevent harm to the surface, rub it gentle with the solution for a few


minutes and then remove it totally with soap and water. If this does not get rid of the stains, repeat the procedure but don't leave the solution


on the surface for more than a couple of minutes. As marble is very


porous, it absorbs any liquid very quickly and that's why it's a good


idea to apply a layer of wax to the surface. Now, this is a different type of wax altogether from the waxes that businesses like true grace candles and yankee candles use to make their scented candles.


The wax helps to cover the pores and the surface becomes smoother so that cleaning becomes an easiet task. However, once you have repeated this procedure a few times, the marble can end up looking yellowish. Should this occur you should remove all the wax using a product suitable for this


task. After removing the wax, give the marble a good clean with soapy water and then


apply a new fresh layer of wax if you wish. Marble will keep looking its best if you follow some simple advice. You should always


clean marble surfaces using a sponge soaked in soapy water. After


washing make sure you rinse the surface thoroughly to get rid of any soap before drying the marble surface carefully. Avoid the overuse of lemon and


vinegar. Don't use abrasive surface cleaners and never be tempted to mix bleach with


ammonia as this solution is highly toxic. If the marble has got a


cigarette burn, the stain will not be capable of being removed. The only possible solution


is to polish the surface until the mark eventually disappears. The best best piece of equipment for this task is a brush. Using a sponge is only suitable when the stains


are easily removed. As long as you follow this simple advice, the marble


you have at home will keep its shiny, attractive appearance and will be


in perfect condition.












The author is owner of The Scented Candle Store supplying a range of luxury scented candles, including Yankee candles from the USA