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- Cleaning Marble - Etching, Rings and Damage on Marble Surface Q. I have a marble countertop in my bathroom. In a panic I put comet on a stain and took the finish off. How can I get the finish back? Also, I have a few ring marks. How get I get rid of them. Thank you Evelyn A. If the damage to the surface is not ... Read More
- Should I seal my natural stone surfaces in my new bathroom? Q. I'm totally confused and need help. I'm looking to redo my bathroom and getting different answers on the use of stone tiles for the bathroom and shower. I have been told everything from it is very easy to seal and should only to be do... Read More
- How To Clean New Marble Surfaces Q. My new marble floor has a white powder on it. It cleans up with water, but keeps coming back. Is there anything I can use to clean it off permanently? A. This is a common condition, especially if the floor is new. When the marble is installed, it ... Read More
- Is there a product that will remove water rings from a polished marble surface? Q. Is there a product that will remove water rings from a polished marble surface? A. What are commonly mistakenly referred to as water rings are generally etch marks. Etching is actually surface damage caused by a chemical reaction from an acidic su... Read More
- How do I remove excess mineral oil from the surface of soapstone? Q. I know that I can use mineral oil on my soapstone to age or give a nice patina to my soapstone, but how do I remove the excess mineral oil from the surface of the stone? A. To remove excess mineral oil from soapstone, you could use denatured alc... Read More
- What should I use to clean my travertine surfaces? Q. Should I use a brush on my travertine shower floor and sides to get it clean? What kind of cleaner? A. Using a brush along with any cleaner will generally yield better results. MB-1 should be used for general light duty cleaning. For heavy duty cl... Read More
- How to Remove Excess Penetrating Sealer Q. We just sealed our marble tile with a water-based sealer. There is now a light, rainbow-like film on the surface of the tile. I have used every cleaner I could purchase to try get it off, but it won’t budge. Any suggestions? A. Sealing y... Read More
- Is there a low cost option to repair my marble table top? Q. Is there a low cost option to repair my etched marble table top or do I have to have the whole (huge) surface sanded and re polished? A. If the etch is very deep you may have to call in a restoration professional. However, before you do that, you... Read More
- I have Ubatuba granite and it is filmy, looks dull and leaves water spots on it when I wipe it. How can I fix this? Q. I have Ubatuba granite & it is filmy, looks dull & leaves water spots on it when I wipe it. How can I fix this? A. It is not the stone itself that is the problem but something on the surface of the stone. It may be a dish soap residue b... Read More
- Did a stone-safe oil stain remover bleach my quartzite? Q. I used an oil stain remover made for natural stone on my light whitish-gray quartzite to remove a very faint oil ring. I did only one section and the area turned white, almost bleached. From what I could tell, the stain was gone. I contacted t... Read More
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