I left it overnight, and the pink stain from a hot pink piece of paper wicked into the paper towel. I think it’s water that was in the lid and not shampoo but I could be wrong. (Not sure why, I’ve made the same muffins before and left them on the table, no problem at all.) I removed the soap dispenser and have tried every concoction..It has got a little better but want it all gone.. Use an absorptive material like a cloth or paper towels. It’s clean but I can see the stain in the sunlight. Hi I used ammonia based product on my black granite counter. Most stains that marred unsealed marble wiped away with water on sealed samples, but hard-water deposit removers left a permanent mark, even … Do you have a miracle solution??!?!!! Having wiped it off many times while appearing, I then left it until finished running – big mistake as that let the stain set. If the water beads up and doesn’t soak into the surface, you don’t need to seal your granite. This mis-education is usually started by competing products of stone surfaces, and is often propagated unto a broader audiences by DIY programs and blogs like this one. I’m thinking it’s c from water being left there after using the sink! You will have to slightly buff and reseal. It is very stain resistant. five years old. Let it soak in for a few hours before using it. Table has never been sealed. I have the same kind of sinks. Leathered granite hides smudges and stains easier than granite countertops that are polished or honed. Or wait and over time, there’ll be more etchings, and then it all patina to a nice antique look. it is a grey.. ( I can tell you that because when I move things on counter top to clean you can see it is a lot darker. Dampen a nonabrasive scrubbing pad with water and apply 2 or 3 drops of mild dish detergent. Allow it to sit for a minute, and then buff away any excess oil. I had to get the entire floor rubbed and polished to get that film removed as it was too hard to get it out manually. I scrubbed it with “cerama bryte cooktop cleaner” that came with my stove and the mark thankfully came off. These cookies do not store any personal information. I have a white marble cat statue on a black marble base. Add a couple drops of liquid dish detergent then fill the bottle with water. my daughter spilled homemade lemonade on my marble floor, and it took off the shine. Thank you for this, We brought bar with marble top had no idea to seal . They are new and we have been using since February. There also are light grayish stains around the drains. The ABRASIVE METHOD involves either lightly sanding the surface with progressively finer wet sandpaper or rubbing it with automotive rubbing compound paste. What should I use? Others suggest applying a polyurethane gel to the surface to replace the original gel coat that was removed or partially removed with the cleaning. (Maybe I did it wrong.) Has anyone seen these products?) How to Get the White Haze Off of Your Granite Sink. Mother Nature’s Trusty Home Helper: Eucalyptus Oil! For grease splatters, sprinkle area immediately with corn starch and allow to sit for about 15 minutes. My cleaning lady did something that removed the shine from my marble counter in the laundry room, what do I do to bring back the shine? I used a paste made of baking soda and water, spread it over the huge area that was stained, and covered with plastic wrap. It has been 4 hours and I can’t see a difference. After 24 hours, remove the poultice and wash area with mild soap and water. Had a party on Sat night and one guest brought chili. 2 cups water 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar 1 tsp pure castile soap (peppermint, etc.) I have bleach ring on my black granite too! Other than the stains, the cultured marble is in very good condition and the original gel coat still is relatively shiny. can this be removed. I have a black granite counter top that is approx. For kitchen countertops, granite is the surface leader by a long shot over other types of stone. My younger son was devastated after getting Lilly pollen on his new spaceship Lego set, thanks to this forum for saveing my life lol xoxo 😉. Keep applying until it’s completely gone. Help me!! Oil and Grease Stains. Any suggestions? Hope this helps! The bag had not leaked but there is a stain , any ideas or solutions to use on it.ý . I had a pineapple on my granite countertop and it stained. I missed a couple spots and it left an ugly pale orange stain. What is the best agent to remove the said stain? After installing the steps about three months ago they have a lot of calcium water stains and also cement stains . Make sure the steel wool is dry, and only use wool with a rating of 0000. I’ve tried everything I can think of to clean it!! I also had a bleach stain on my black granite countertop. I put jars of salted preserved lemons on my marble fire surround in the kitchen and was horrified to find white rings under them following leakage. Wash off poultice and surrounding area with soap and water. It removed the polished surface. Water stains. Sugar soap for red wine on stone- 100% Spray on to stain, leave for 3 minutes and wipe!! Rinse the sink thoroughly with warm water to remove all traces of detergent. Hi My husband is a stonemason and vinegar is fine on granite as it is quartz based but not on marble as marble is basically a limestone that is in the hardest state of lime but is very porous. It was standing for half hour max and stained it immediately. After freaking out a little bit I checked the web for a possible solution. Tried using solvent brick cleaner but didn’t have much effect . The CHEMICAL METHOD involves applying vinegar, lemon juice, something called Kwik Bowl (haven’t been able to find this), or other chemicals to the surface. Thank you for any help you can provide. Is this possible? I bought two black marble sinks for my en suite. any way to help remove the burnt spot… desperate. I want to know what caused it and how I fix it. I tried peroxide and baking soda paste but the soap is still there. Using ammonia on granite is the worst thing you can do…make sure that Windex is not ammonia based. I have some light hard water and rust stains on my cultured marble, one-piece bathroom vanity tops (with sinks). Thanks. I repeated this several nights and eventually the area (although not perfect) looks darn good. If you feel you need to use an acid to clean marble CAREFULLY try a little lemon juice. Bar Keepers Friend cleaning products tackle rust, mineral deposits, baked-on food, and other stains with gentle, bleach-free formulations. I have marble on my vanity in the bathroom. I am devastated and was wondering if a professional refinishing could fix this. Leave this on for 24 hours, check then reapply as needed. Hot water stained my granite countertop!! Buff out water stains with 0000-rated steel wool. Someone please help. It does remove most stains. For a budget conscious person- this will work. Relief! My child threw up all over my marble bathroom floor. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Over time with normal use that involves some physical impact and water exposure some of these minerals can pop out. Leave for 24 hours or longer. Now slather it completely with a paste made from baking soda and water (to the consistency of sour cream). I baked muffins, and left them on our marble pub table to cool for a few hours, and they left grease stains on the table. How can i remove the stains? I understand that, unlike marble, cultured marble (resin with marble dust and pigments) is nonporous, so a lot of the things that work for removing stains out of marble will not work for cultured marble and may actually damage it or the outer gel coat. I have tried several things but it’s still very noticeable. I also have one. looks like water stains. I have a Moen Stone sink that I cannot bet clean. I’m curious though what she used to clean the strain with, You can’t do anything. To apply the sealer, first clean your granite countertop with water and dish soap. Cover with plastic wrap. We were told by our installer that they can come to your house and fix the problem and refinish it. Did you ever get a reply on the water stain? You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. 3/4 cup hydrogen peroxide 20 drops tea tree oil 20 drops lavender or lemongrass essential oil. Nothing helps. placed a hot pot in it and burnt the granite. Please help if you can. Same problem. How is the best way to restore the shine? I realized that night i saw a foamy thing turned into powdery in the floor so i wiped it out then the next day it turned out to be big stain spot like the shiny thing is gone and when I touched it , it’s kinda rough already.