Stain
Removal
Oil’s Stains:(vegetable/olive
/cooking oils etc) Mix Baking soda with Acetone
into a paste and place onto the stained area.
Allow to sit for 24 hrs. Remove and rinse
with water. Repeat if necessary. Stone should
be re-sealed when completed.
Organic stains (food products,mold,mildew,plant
runoff,dirt/soil,urine and pet stains: Take
a paper towel or cotton balls or white terry
cloth towels soaked in liquid bleach( any
brand) and place on stained area. Allow to
sit for 24 hrs and rinse with water. Repeat
if necessary. You may spray bleach on stained
areas and scrub with a soft nylon brush then
rinse with water. Bleach does not harm natural
stone as long as it is rinsed each time and
seal/ maintained properly. (Acids harm stone).
Rust Stains: Using 3%or 4% Hydrogen
peroxide place on stained area and agitated
with sponge of clothe and allow to sit for
24 hrs then rinse with water. Using products
such as “Iron Out” or “Naval
Jelly” will do the job however they
may etch the stone as well.
Most rust stains have to be removed by a professional.
Soap Scum/Calcium Build Up/Water Deposits:
Using a new single edge razor blade gently
scrap/shave from the surface of the stone.
Use a stone cleaner such as Granite Gold with
a soft nylon brush or Scotch Brite pad to
finally scrub and clean.
Adhesive/Ink/Glue/Tar/Wax and resin
Based Stains: Using Acetone, Laquere
thinner, any brand paint, glue, adhesive remover
i.e. Goof off, Goo-gone, or Motsenbocker (Home
Depot) Use as Directed and rinse with water.
Repairs
Scratches: Using a cue-tip
soaked in linseed oil or cooking oil, rub
onto scratch several times this should hide
or improve the appearance. Certain stones
may darken to much so test in an inconspicuous
area. Some scratches will hide well by using
a good quality paste/carnuba wax.
Etching: Most etches have to be removed
by a professional. For minor etching, spotting
or ring marks. Using a good quality carnuba
paste wax (2-3 Coats) will hide or improve
the finish of the stone.
Chips, Cracks, Voids, missing grout/
caulking: Again most of these issues
must be fixed by a professional. Using a compound
such as grout, caulking, epoxy, casting compound
such as “Fixall” added the appropriate
color will help with holes in Travertine,
cracks and chips in most stone surfaces.
Sanitizing/Disinfecting:
Using a solution of 1 part bleach and 10 parts
water apply to surface allow sitting for 5
minutes and rinse with water. This will kill
99% of germs.
These Tips are only suggestions and advise.
We recommend you consult with a stone care
professional. It is the responsibility of
the owner/applicator to test in an inconspicuous
area to determine suitability and results.
DO NOT mix any of these products together.
You may contact our office for further
information at 858-530-8185.
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