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

7 years ago

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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Helen

7 years ago

I followed Dragonfly's suggestions when I finished my remodel which included a Toto toilet plus marble counters and floors and the stuff works very nicely as everything is clean and nothing has been damaged :-). I did add some Mrs. Meyers spray in a lavender scent because my housekeeper wanted it to clean around the back of the toilet because she liked the way it smelled. I checked the ingredients and warnings and also had my installer sign off on it being okay to use.

I took the precaution of not having ANYTHING in the home to clean with that could be used in the wrong manner. I assume that if it is there, someone will wind up making a mistake and using it :-). This includes no Bar Keepers friends or anything abrasive or acidic or with a PH that is otherwise too high or low.

As others have posted, Dawn seems to be recommended by quite a lot of manufacturers in terms of cleaning without causing damage.

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7 years ago
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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.
enduring
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.
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Dragonfly Tile & Stone Works, Inc.
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
stir_fryi SE Mich
Original Author
7 years ago
How about cleaner for the actual toilet (not the bowl)?
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Dragonfly Tile & Stone Works, Inc.
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.
nmcme
last month
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!!
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Dragonfly Tile & Stone Works, Inc.
last month
nmcme, No worries with these products for natural stone and surrounding surfaces.