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If you find there are some stains on your stone countertop the following stain removal information should help you remove them. A video on this procedure can also be found on YouTube.
Poulticing Materials:
I have found that most stains can be classified into one of the following categories:
Oil-Based Stains: Grease, tar, cooking oil and food stains. Organic Stains: Coffee, tea, fruit, tobacco, cosmetics, etc. Metal Stains: Iron (rust), copper, bronze, etc. Biological Stains: Algae, mildew, lichens, etc. Ink Stains: Magic marker, pen, ink, etc.
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My Worst RepairJoseph Corlett