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My marble coffee table has white stains that I cannot get rid of. Is there a cleaner to remove them?

Article Number: 13 | Rating: Unrated | Last Updated: Thu, Mar 1, 2007 at 11:47 AM

Q. My marble coffee table has white stains that I cannot get rid of. Is there a cleaner to remove them?

Unfortunately, what you are describing are not stains. They are acid etches. The stone has been chemically etched by the neutralization process that happens between calcium (the main ingredient in marble) and the acid applied or spilled on your table top. You may need to call a professional restoration contractor to refinish your stone.

However, if the etching is not severe, we recommend that you first try to polish your stone first using Stonecare PRO Signature Etch Remover and Polish which can be found at www.stonecarecentral.com. Understand this it is not cleaning—it is polishing the stone much like jewelers rouge.

Although etching can't be removed with a cleaner, improper cleaning products may actually CAUSE etching. You want to make sure always to use only stone safe, good quality cleaning products. We strongly recommend the Stonecare PRO Signature line of products at www.stonecarecentral.com.

If you do find that you need to bring in a stone restoration contractor, you can find one near you at http://www.stoneandtilepros.com/findapro.

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