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etch spots on polished travertine

Jan 15, 2009 etching, etch spots, dull travertine 0 0 1.46K 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. Is there any way to bring back the shine of dull spots on polished travertine? The cat threw up and we didn't discover it until the next morning. Then our son sprayed some floor cleaner on it and didn't get it all up so there are dull... Read More

How can I remove some spill spots on kitchen marble floor?

Aug 3, 2010 etching, spots on marble floor, stains, staining, marble floor stains, how to remove etching, stain removal marble 0 0 1.48K 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. I see some spots on my newly installed kitchen marble floor. I think something was spilled but I am not sure what. What is the best steps I can take to remove these spots? A. If these spots are dull etch marks from someone spilling something... Read More

Creama Marfil Light Etching

Mar 6, 2009 marble etching, marble cleaning, etch removal, water spots 0 0 1.43K 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. Hello - I'm a handy homeowner looking to repair what appears to be wrong leaning material etching (and kids toothpaste "misses") from my 18 month old crema marfil vanity top. I looked at several of your products and it looks like I need one... Read More

Is there a product that will remove water rings from a polished marble surface?

Dec 27, 2007 etching, water marks, water spots, polished marble 0 0 1.45K 3.14/5 (7 Votes)

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... Read More

Can I remove etching from my natural stone?

Sep 5, 2009 marble etching, dull spots on marble, etching 0 0 1.41K 1.67/5 (6 Votes)

Q. Can I remove etching from my stone? A. Maybe. If it is polished marble or travertine or onyx, then there’s hope. If it is hone-finished marble or travertine, or hone-finished slate (like a chalk-board), or mixed "granite" then you’d... Read More

How to Remove Dull Spots on Marble

Mar 12, 2020 dull spots, marble, etch removal 0 0 977 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. I would like information on how to remove water etches (?) spots that are not smooth when I run my finger over the spot. It is a honed finish and the spots are more like water spots. There is no colored stain, it is more like dull spots scattered... Read More

My customer’s granite tile floor has developed several white streaks. They’ve tried several things but they don’t seem to go away. What can I suggest they use to clean them off?

Jan 20, 2022 white streaks, hard-water deposits, difficult to remove, sulfamic acid-based cleaner, caution, marble, etch, rep 0 0 2.57K 0/5 (0 Vote)

These white streaks may be hard-water deposits, which can prove very difficult to remove. Suggest that they try a sulfamic acid-based tile-and-grout cleaner. CAUTION Make sure to let them know to NOT use sulfamic acid or any acids on marble. Acid... Read More

I spilled a chemical on my Pietra Cardosa countertop, causing it to turn white. How do I restore the color?

Aug 19, 2022 Pietra Cardosa, etch damage 0 0 1.10K 5/5 (1 Vote)

Q. I have a Pietra Cardosa countertop, and one handprint sized area has turned almost white on the black counter top because of the spilling of a descaling chemical solution that I was using to clean an appliance. If you have any suggestions for how... Read More

What causes spots and ring shaped marks on marble?

Mar 19, 2021 marble, etch, polish, hone, anti-etch 0 0 1.00K 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. I have a marble table top with a problem, and I need to get some advice on what may have caused it. There are lots of spots plus a few ring shaped marks. The marks cannot be cleaned off. The table was delivered in pristine condition. Is it... Read More

What do I use to remove chalky stains on my stone?

Mar 3, 2021 wax, bleach, stains, etch, alkaline 0 0 1.03K 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. I waxed my stone tile floors with Quick Shine after removing dried up salt from the snow with clear water. It didn't look the best, because I used a cheap wax mop. Then, I put bleach in water to try and remove the wax and got chalky like... Read More