If you use your home for a showpiece and entertain guests frequently than marble flooring may be a great choice for you. On the other hand if you have kids and really ‘live’ in your home than you may want to consider another sort of durable flooring that is more maintenance friendly. If you desire a stone floor of some sort you should consider some of the pros and cons involved with this beautiful yet temperamental flooring.

Marble floors have the natural tendency to yellow over time due to iron deposits in the stone that will corrode or oxidize over time causing the stone to yellow. This is more noticeable in lighter shades of stone and unfortunately, the only remedy is to replace the floor. Normal wear and tear will cause a build up of yellowing from polishes and daily grunge that can be cleaned but care must be taken to do this maintenance properly.

You must avoid the urge to clean by scouring with steel wool or harsh abrasive tools such as scrapers and wire brushes. Many types of cleaning chemicals can severely damage the stone and bleach is quite destructive so you must follow professional cleaning advisories carefully so you do not ruin your floor. Normal cleaning is simple like any floor you can sweep or damp mop but if the floor begins to show its poor condition than more elaborate measures are in order.

Marble, limestone and granite floors will eventually require major reconditioning and this is when professionals will be required to strip the floor and utilize wet sanding procedures to remove scratches, dirt and soil build up and generally brighten up dull areas. Pros will use various chemical stripping agents to remove surfaces and particular abrasives that aid in refinishing the stone at its face for a renewed look.

Leave this process to the experts since it is a chaotic process that will require specific clothing and safeguards. Other areas of your home will need to be properly protected during the procedure. This entire cleaning and resurfacing program takes time so if you are preparing your home for a grand ball or simple dinner party be sure to allow adequate time for the job to be completed.

If you insist on having marble or similar stone flooring than daily activity must be monitored unlike a more traditional type of floor such as linoleum. Again, if you are the type of person who requires shoes off always, coasters on table tops and plastic on the sofa than marble floors may not be for you, life is stressful enough already without following your kids every move with a wet mop.

It is important to have tough durable flooring and one would think marble and other stone floors are just the ticket but they require maintenance. This care may not be for everyone and many people who own these floors hire professional cleaners to maintain there appearance and quality while all they do is enjoy them. Ruining a stone floor could be caused by something as simple as spilling a jug of orange juice on it since acidic substances can do damage. Proper cleaning detergents must be used always so be sure to get professional maintenance advice from your retailer or installers. Deep sponge mops to absorb water quickly are suitable for regular care.