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REMOVING RUST STAINS FROM MARBLE & LIMESTONE

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Rust stains can be quickly and effectively removed from marble and limestone with the use of non-acidic chemicals. There are 2 products I use to remove rust stains from marble without damaging it. Both are easy to apply and are safe to use on polished marble. They are also safe to use on other types of natural stones like Limestone (Including Travertine), Sandstone, Onyx and Slate.

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HOW TO REMOVE A SCRATCH FROM MARBLE

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All scratches on marble can be removed, from lighter scratches that just require some polish. Deeper scratches will require the use of abrasives to remove them. Removing scratches with abrasives can be done wet or dry. They can be removed manually or with an electric sander.

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HOW TO CARE FOR AND CLEAN NATURAL STONE

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This is a general guide on how to care for and clean natural stone. It is for homeowners, tenants and as a help to landlords to advise their tenants. This guide is based on my personal experiences while repairing and restoring natural stone in homes and offices over the last 25 years. Hopefully, it will help all parties avoid costly repairs.

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HG Gloss Polish

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HG’s gloss polish is intended to give or restore a natural gloss to all kinds of natural stone surfaces, including kitchen worktops, floors, tables, window sills, thresholds and any other surfaces made of marble, granite, limestone and other natural stones like onyx for example.

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LITHOFIN MN POWER CLEAN REVIEW

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Power Clean is formulated for the removal ingrained dirt from heavily soiled floors, it is very good for cleaning newly laid floors and helps to remove cement, adhesive and grout residues. It will also remove several types of stain from all stone surfaces. These types of stains include oil, grease, tea and coffee. Power Clean can also remove recent wine stains and emulsion paint from floors etc. On older floors, polish residues, the buildup of care products, acrylic emulsion and much more can be effectively removed with the use of Lithofin Power Clean.

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LITHOFIN MN POLISH

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To keep a natural stone surface looking its best it is obviously important to keep it clean, but also to protect it from losing its shine. This is best achieved with a product like Lithofin MN Polish which is specially developed for natural stones like marble, polished limestone and granite. It is not, however, a cleaning agent, so does not remove marks or stains, but it will help maximise the beauty of natural stone and aid surface protection.

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3 METHODS FOR CLEANING NATURAL STONE FLOORS

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Here are 3 different methods for regular cleaning of a natural stone floor, and the benefits of each method. Whether you have a small apartment or 5-bedroom house one or two of these methods will be suitable for you. All 3 methods are suitable for polished, mat finish and sealed floors.

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HOW TO CLEAN AND SEAL A NATURAL STONE FLOOR

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This method is for cleaning and sealing a small natural stone floor without any special equipment, if you have a small galley kitchen, a small hallway or a bathroom with a natural stone floor this method is best for you. This is also for applying a surface seal (like a mat, satin or gloss finish seal) and not an impregnator as the process for this is a little different to the method outlined in this article.