Monday, July 16, 2007

Removing CHOCOLATE stains from marble

CHOCOLATE

Types:
Candy, cocoa, ice cream.
Problem:
Can leave brown stains in light color marbles.
Solution:
1. Clean area thoroughly with cold water and a good detergent(Ivory soap works well).
2.If stain is still present clean with ammonia and water.Let solution sit on stained area for several minutes.Remove excess solution and rinse with clear cold water.
3.If above procedures fail, poultice with Diatomous earth or similar powder and ammonia.Difficult to remove chocolate stains may require poulticing with 20-50% hydrogen peroxide.

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