A marble countertop in the bathroom or the kitchen can get stained with usage but it s actually pretty easy to remove that with a homemade diy poultice says the marble institute of america mia.
Marble polutice baking soda.
Baking soda works especially well for food and oil based stains.
How to remove stains using a baking soda poultice.
One pound of powdered ingredient will cover about one square foot of marble so portion accordingly.
Baking soda also known as bicarbonate of soda is the answer.
Well known for its cleaning properties it can be also quite effective in preventing and removing stains from your marble or stone floor or surface.
It is easily stained dulled and scratched.
Just follow our five easy steps to remove your stain.
About 1 pound of solid absorbent material is needed for every square foot of stain when finished the marble poultice should be the consistency of peanut butter or cake icing.
You need to take care not to scratch it or expose it to acid such as vinegar or strong alkaline agents like ammonia and detergents.
Marble is a soft stone made of calcium carbonate.
Use baking soda or talc for your powder base.
The poultice mixture should have a smooth and thick consistency like frosting.
Baking soda is alkaline so you should only use it with caution.
Baking soda as a homemade marble cleaner.