The answer is yes and no. There are several books available that show types of marble, granite, limestone, slate etc. but, there is no one book that shows all the stone available. There are somewhere near 9000 types of stone in the world. There is... Read More

How to Keep Travertine Floor Grout Lines Clean Professional contractors understand that the cleanliness of travertine grout lines can make or break the overall appearance of a travertine floor. Unfortunately, in many cases, dirty travertine grout... Read More

There is no rule for the number of times a stain needs to be poultices. Generally if the stain is slowly disappearing I would continue to poultice. The average number of poultice applications will be about five. TIP If after the first two poultices... Read More

Q. Can Corian™ and cultured marble be treated like real marble? A. The daily care and cleaning of Corian™ and cultured marble are similar to that of natural marble, but professional repair and restoration methods are different. If your customer... Read More

First try cleaning with some acetone and a clean white rag. Blot the stain with the rag. Do not rub the stain, since this may only spread it around making it worst. Depending on how long the marker has remained on the floor it may require a poultice.... Read More

The brown stain is the result of minerals from the soil of the fichus tree. This type of stain is difficult to remove and will require a poultice. Refer to the book “Stain Removal Guide for Stone” and apply the poultice as instructed. TIP To... Read More

Mexican tile is a clay terra cotta-type product, and is very absorbent. In order to remove the oil a poultice is necessary. Refer to “Stain Removal Guide for Stone” and carry out the procedure it describes. If the stain is not removed after four... Read More

The yellowing is the result of moisture becoming trapped under the carpet. The carpet’s jute backing or dyes from its rubber backing have bled into the stone. To remove this yellowing, try the following steps: Clean the area with a solution of... Read More

A neutral cleaner is a water based cleaner that contains surfactant (detergents) and wetting agents. They are called neutral because they have a pH of 7 which is neutral. It is beyond the scope of this book to explain pH but for further info on pH... Read More

Q. What is the best way to clean a white marble bathtub? What is the best way to keep it clean? What shampoos and soaps should be used by people in marble bathtubs?   A. The shampoos, soaps, and cleaners you use can damage, stain, or diminish the... Read More