Marble and granite are two stones which are being used more and more in the home. These materials are beautiful when used as countertops, tabletops, floors, and walls. As beautiful as these materials are, they are susceptible to staining by any colored liquids. These substances can be the cause of deep etching in the material that can be extremely difficult, at times even impossible, to eliminate. Hard water stains on these materials are the results of mineral deposits left on the stone but these marks can normally be removed with a marble etch remover which is a form of polishing powder.
Before attacking these stains with any marble etch remover, the first thing that must be done is confirm that hard water is actually the problem. This is not difficult to determine, simply rub a finger or the palm of the hand over the stained area, if the area is rough and appears to go below the surface of the stone then it is sure caused by a spilled drink or food.
The etched area will usually feel as if there is something on the surface. However, it can also feel very smooth, only having a different appearance. In cases like this it is almost guaranteed that it is a hard water stain and using a slightly abrasive marble polishing etch remover kit can eliminate the stain. Of course, the precise treatment has a lot to do with the severity of the etching but in most cases an abrasive can gently be rubbed over the area until it disappears. A word of warning; test the marble polishing etch remover that you have in an inconspicuous place to ensure that it does not have any detrimental effect on the stone.
Perhaps the easiest way to get rid of the stain is to purchase an etch remover kit for marble at MB Stone Care and Supply LLC. This kit has everything in it that will be required to get rid of the problem. The abrasive will be in powder form, it is to be sprinkled over the damaged area and then dampened with a fine spray of water. A clean cloth is used to rub the powder mixture firmly back and forth into the surface of the stone. Once the powder has gone, in most cases, the stain will have gone with it. If the problem is quite severe, then there is no doubt it will take several attempts. You may find that the area has lost a little of its natural sheen but any MB Stone Care polish will fix this.
If you have stains on the surface of your marble tops they can be eliminated with the use of a marble etch remover that is commercially available online from MB Stone Care & Supply LLC.
