But first, a public service announcement: NEVER USE TOOTHPASTE OR ANTI-PERSPIRANT TO POLISH YOUR COUNTERTOP, omigosh. You may have read about people trying that, but it is a baaaaaad idea, and when you read farther into their tales, you invariably see them say, "Yeah, it made my counter...
Cleaning Marble with Baking Soda: Do’s and Don’ts Since marble is a soft stone, it’s easy to scratch. So while you can use baking soda to polish your marble every once in a while, you shouldn’t do it often. Baking soda is a mild abrasive, so overuse can lead to a worn-...
Etching can usually be repaired by the homeowner, but it depends on several variables. You'll find further discussion of etching on theMarble Polishing & Etch Repairpage along with helpful information about how a marble surface is "finished" and techniques topolish marble. ...
Ah, stone countertops. If you’re fortunate enough to boast these dreamy, idyllic counters, you’d best treat them with respect. Marble is porous, and therefore challenging to keep clean. Quartz stains easily and is ultra-sensitive to heat (don’t you dare put that hot pan down on it!)...
How to polish marble Marble is now mainly used for the decoration of the ground. The marble must be well maintained when it is used. Only when the marble is well maintained can the gas marble be used better, so that the use time will be longer. But how much do you know about the ...
DEAR TIM:I need to discover how to polish marble. In my house, there is some marble flooring that has seen better days. The scratches aren’t too deep, but they look bad. I also had to cut a piece of marble and now have an ugly dull stone edge that needs to look like the high...
It helps to create a tighter seal. Another thing you can try is plumber’s putty, which is about $3 a tub. This is a soft, clay-like material that remains pliable; it doesn’t harden. Roll it into a snake-like strand (don’t do this on a marble counter) and press around the ...
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Counter Argument How to Clean Kitchen Countertops: Granite, Quartz, Marble & More When it comes to cleaning your kitchen counters, one method does not fit all. Discover how to clean countertops and keep them in top shape ByMiranda SilvaandGabriela Ulloa ...
I have a purple shampoo stain in my shower that I believe is acrylic. I tried using nail polish remover to get the stain out, which didn’t work. I’ve also tried vinegar with baking soda, bleach, rubbing alcohol, a magic eraser, and the barkeepers friend but nothing has worked. Is...