Category » Stain and Etch Removal
Everything you need to know about removing various kinds of stains and etching from natural stone
There were 5 questions found in this category:
How do I remove a plumbers putty stain from my marble countertop?
Q: Looks like my installer got plumbers putty on my brand new unsealed natural stone sink, leaving spots or smudges. Any way to remove therm? A: They can be removed with a technique called poulticing. You will need to use a strong solvent such as Methylene chloride to remove. You can find this c ...- How do I remove the toothpaste stain from my marble vanity?
Q: I have a toothpaste stain on my marble vanity top in my bathroom. Do you suggest your product for removing this type of stain and can you give me any additional advice on applying a poultice to marble?A: To remove toothpaste stains from marble try a poultice with hydrogen peroxide, but before ...
- Stain in granite
Q. I have a stain around a hand soap dispenser on my granite countertop. It is a dark grey in color. Approximately 1" wide. It appears when hole was cut in granite to make room for a hand soap dispenser, it was not properly sealed. The stain is either from water or the hand soap product that is ...
- stone bathroom tile
Q: I cleaned soap scum off a stone tile shower with vinegar and it made white marks and streaks all over the shower walls. I can remove the sealand with cleaner but the white marks are still there. How do I fix it? A: If your shower is marble or limestone the vinegar may have etched it. If this ...
- White Marble turning Yellow
Q: Hi. I have applied a poultice of DE and iron out to white marble to try to remove the iron. Where do you purchase a chelating agent that is to follow? A: If the iron out works than a chealting agent would not be needed. For those unfamiliar with chealting agents here is a definition: Chelants ...