how are stains removed from stone?
The only safe way to remove a stain is to reabsorb it out of the stone. Since the stain was absorbed through the pores, it must be reabsorbed through the pores. The natural absorption process must be reversed. In order for a stain to be removed, the type of stain must be identified. Different types of stains have various removal processes. There are five common types of stains: Organic: Coffee, tea, tobacco, food, cosmetics, and plant food. Biological: Mildew, algae, and fungus. Metal: Rust, iron, bronze, copper, etc. Ink: Pen and magic marker. Oil Based: Tar, grease, cooking oil, skin and hair oil. To determine the type of stain you must ask the correct questions and be aware of the following: What is the color and pattern of the stain? What sat near the stain previously? Are there plumbing pipes or air ducts near the stain? Was there a plant near the stain? Is the stain associated with a certain location? How old is the stain? Once the stain is recognized, an appropriate stain remova
The only safe way to remove a stain is to reabsorb it out of the stone. Since the stain was absorbed through the pores, it must be reabsorbed through the pores. The natural absorption process must be reversed. In order for a stain to be removed, the type of stain must be identified. Different types of stains have various removal processes. See Stone Care International’s website for more information on appropriate removal methods. There are five common types of stains: • Organic: Coffee, tea, tobacco, food, cosmetics, and plant food. • Biological: Mold, mildew, algae, and fungus. • Metal: Rust, iron, bronze, copper, etc. • Ink: Pen and magic marker. • Oil Based: Tar, grease, cooking oil, skin and hair oil. To determine the type of stain you must ask the correct questions and be aware of the following: • What is the color and pattern of the stain? • What sat near the stain previously? • Are there plumbing pipes or air ducts near the stain? • Was there a plant near the stain? • Is the sta
