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Toilet cleaning products for those with natural stone floors (ie marbl

For those with marble or travertine bathroom floors, what (spray) cleaner do you use to clean the actual toilet? I usually use Scrubbing Bubbles but I am afraid of over-spray onto the floors (not installed yet). Do you bother buying PH neutral toilet bowl cleaner in case of drips? I saw some online but it was $20 a bottle!

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  • PRO
    7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    Unfortunately, more frequent cleaning has to substitute for more aggressive products. Most toilet or bath cleaning products are acidic, not pH balanced , and will damage marble. ZEP makes a neutral pH cleaner that works OK, but it needs to be cleaned more frequently as a result of not being acidic.

    If you haven’t selected your toilet yet, select one with the clean shield type coating, a larger water spot, and directional jetting for a good swirl pattern. Like a Toto. The cleaner that the toilet itself is designed to stay, the less frequently you need the products. Also invest in a water treatment plan for your home’s water if you have low or high pH, or have high mineral content. You can’t use things like CLR either.

  • 7 years ago

    If I recall correctly my Toto recommended dishwashing liquid, like dawn. That’s what I use to clean the inside. I don’t see why it wouldn’t work on the outside.

  • PRO
    7 years ago

    We install natural stone bathrooms often. One of the biggest "oh no's" is the drips from toilet bowl cleaners. We recommend this and our clients love it. More expensive than the store bought but much less expensive than the mishaps (and it doesn't "stink"). https://www.stonecarecentral.com/store/p/68-Non-Acidic-Toilet-Bowl-Cleaner-Case/12-Qts.aspx

  • 7 years ago

    How about cleaner for the actual toilet (not the bowl)?

  • PRO
    7 years ago

    Cleaning Products

    MB-5 Stone Care Granite and Marble Cleaning Spray For routine use cleaning marble, granite, quartz, travertine, and all other natural stone surfaces. Sprayer included.

    Also an excellent porcelain and ceramic tile cleaner.

    Great for mirrors and windows too! Many think it's better than Windex, but won't harm acid-sensitive stones like Windex does.

    1 Qt. - $15.99 + shipping (varies by supplier and quantity)

    Suppliers: mbstonecare.com

    countertopspecialty.com

    MB-1 Floor Cleaner

    Highly-effective, concentrated formula for granite & marble floor tile, travertine tile, ceramic flooring, and porcelain tile. It is gentle enough for use even on hardwood. Safe and non-damaging on marble, travertine and all natural stone flooring. While rinsing isn’t necessary we recommend that a freshwater rinse is done if used frequently.

    Directions: Add 1 to 2 ounces to a gallon of warm or cold water and damp-mop.

    1 Qt. - $17.99 + shipping; 1 GAL - $34.95 (varies)

    Suppliers: mbstonecare.com

    countertopspecialty.com

    Majestic SCP Toilet Bowl Cleaner

    Safe Toilet Bowl Cleaner for Marble & Travertine

    Toilet bowl cleaner safe for use around marble, travertine and limestone floors and walls. While other toilet bowl cleaners will etch and damage marble when spilled or splashed on floors or walls (a common marble maintenance issue), this non-acidic formula is the best toilet bowl cleaner for safe use in marble bathrooms.

    1 Qt. - $19.99 + shipping

    Suppliers: countertopspecialty.com

    StonecareCentral.com. (can order by the case)

    Take the 2 minutes after shower use and wipe down:

    Stainless Steel Squeegee

    MB-SQ $16.99

    Supplier: mbstonecare.com

    Microfiber Cleaning Cloths

    14.2 x 14.2” VibraWipe

    Available on Amazon

    Use ventilation always and leave on for 15 -30 minutes after shower. Leave shower doors or curtain open when not in use.

  • 29 days ago

    Great information Dragonfly- thank you! I have newly installed honed marble walls and counters, plus quartzite counters and have been looking for PH neutral cleaners for the bathrooms, shower, kitchen, and toilets. I see that MB-5 has a higher PH than 7 and the Majestic is Alkaline in the PH 12.5 range. Do I need to be worried about splashes or one of these cleaners accidentally getting on marble or quartzite wall surfaces? Thanks!!

  • PRO
    29 days ago

    nmcme, No worries with these products for natural stone and surrounding surfaces.