Four Marble Floor Myths That Are Costing Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Thousands
Let's talk about something that comes up constantly in South Florida homes and nobody seems to warn people about before they spend thousands on beautiful marble flooring.
Marble looks beautiful, and it looks like the kind of material that was literally built to last centuries, and it was, but only when you treat it correctly. But most people are not treating it correctly, not because they don't care, but because the information they have is just wrong.
So here are the four myths that are quietly destroying marble floors all over Broward County:
Myth one — Any floor cleaner will do the job.
This one is so common and so damaging. marble is extremely sensitive to acidic substances, and the list of things that count as acidic is longer than most people realize.
Vinegar, lemon juice a huge number of popular household cleaners, even some products that are specifically marketed for tile floors, all of them will etch and dull your marble surface, and that damage is permanent. You cannot wipe it away or buff it out at home. Once it is etched, restoration is the only optin, and restoration is significantly more expensive than prevention.
Myth two — If it looks clean, it probably is clean.
Marble is porous, that means it is constantly absorbing whatever touches it; spills, cooking oils, bacteria, cleaning product residue, even when the surface looks spotless.
In Fort Lauderdale's coastal humidity, this process happens faster than in drier climates. The damage accumulates silently underneath the surface where you cannot see it, and by the time it becomes visible, it has already been building for a while.
Myth three — Polishing is just about making it look pretty.
This one frustrates professionals the most because it leads homeowners to skip a service that is genuinely protecting their floors. Professional marble polishing does two things at once. It removes the surface scratches and micro-abrasions that build up over time and make the stone look dull. And it reseals the surface to prevent future damage from moisture and absorption. Skipping it is not saving money, it will costs you a much larger repair bill.
Myth four — A stiff brush is fine for the grout.
Abrasive scrubbing damages the surface finish of marble, even when you are targeting the grout lines and not the stone itself. Use soft, non-abrasive materials only.
Here is the thing about living in South Florida specifically. The combination of coastal salt air, high humidity, and the kind of foot traffic that comes with an active lifestyle makes marble more vulnerable here than it would be almost anywhere else in the country. This is not a once-in-a-while concern. it is an ongoing reality that requires actual professional attention at least once or twice a year to stay ahead of.
Dr. Steemer's marble polishing specialists serve homeowners across Fort Lauderdale, Weston, Hollywood, Coral Springs, Pembroke Pines, Davie, Sunrise, and all of Broward County.
We use professional-grade compounds and equipment to restore your marble's natural brilliance without causing any further damage to the stone.
Marble restoration costs far more than regular maintenance. protect your investment before it becomes a repair.
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