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Marble Stain Removal

By Morgan Saylor

Fact: Marble is not stain resistant. On the contrary, marble is a very porous stone, and can soak up the liquids you erroneously spill. So those marble counter tops and floors, while pristine and polished looking for now, won’t be if you don’t keep a close eye on them.Stain prevention is key

Lisa Gordon via realtor.com advises sealing marble surfaces as soon as they’re installed, and resealing several times each year or whenever you see water, which is easy as a DIY project.

If there’s a spill, blot the spill, and don’t wipe it. Flush the area with soapy water and rinse a few times, and then dry with a soft cloth to prevent staining.

Stain removal

Steel wool can be used to remove water spots and rings.

If you’re looking at an oil-based stain from cooking, make-up, or grease, must be dealt with using bleach, paint thinner, or acetone.

Coffee, tea, and tobacco stains, which can cause a pinkish-brown stain, can be dealt with by the sun, but otherwise can be removed with 12% hydrogen peroxide solution and a couple of drops of ammonia.

Stains from a pen or marker on a light-colored stone can come out with bleach or hydrogen peroxide, but on a darker stone, Gordon suggests using a lacquer thinner or acetone.

Metal stains, like rust, can be removed with a poultice.

For more on marble stain removal, check out Gordon’s blog here

Source: http://www.realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/how-to-remove-stains-from-marble-counters-and-floors/?iid=rdc_news_hp_carousel_theLatest

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