Stone poulicies clean marble and other types of stone.
Stone is a common material around the house. Countertops, shower stalls, tabletops, patios, decks and floors are often made of stone. Stone poultices clean marble, granite, slate, limestone and other types of stone. Natural stone is porous which means that stains seep deeply in the stones causing discolorations. Cleaning stone is a challenge, but the right stone poultice removes the stain or rust.
Instructions
1. Mix a white absorbent material such as baking soda with equal parts of dishwashing liquid in a glass bowl to create a stone poultice. Make the poultice a thick paste.
2. Wet a sponge with distilled water and squeeze the water onto the stone. This fills in the holes of the stone.
3. Apply the poultice to the stain with a plastic knife. Make the paste about ¼ to ½ inch in height. When applied to the stone, the poultice absorbs the stain.
4. Place plastic wrap over the poultice and use tape to hold down the edges.
5. Leave the stone poultice on the stain for 24 to 48 hours. In some cases you may need to reapply the stone poultice to get rid of all the stain.
6. Remove the plastic wrap and tape. Scrap off the paste with the plasic knife.
7. Wipe the stone clean with a damp sponge.
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