Q. I am facing a problem with my Calacatta marble floor. Some tiles are getting darker because of the moisture content increment, so is there any chemical that can be used to suck out the moisture from marble, and return it into white color? Thanks... Read More

Q. I cleaned soot off my fireplace stone, but it won't come out where it has seeped into the stone. A. Smoke and soot are made up of very fine carbon and oily particles that can become absorbed into the surface of porous stone. Once that happens... Read More

Q. How do I clean a yellow marble figurine to make it white again? I have tried marble cleaner to no avail. A. Your DIY methods will differ depending on how the marble turned yellow. One possibility is that the stone absorbed some sort of staining... Read More

Q. I have an (intentionally) distressed marble seat in my shower. After years of use, there is a build up of white on top of it. How do I get rid of it? Thanks. A. What you're describing is likely soap scum, mineral deposits from hard water, or... Read More

Q. I purchased prefab granite counters after being told it was every bit as good as regular granite slabs. They were installed in January and in March I started noticing the granite was cracking and small pieces popping up. A piece got caught in my... Read More

Q. What is the best way to remove a blue stain on flagstone caused by plant fertilizer? It is several days old. The flagstone is an outside border on a raised planter bed. A. Blue fertilizer stains can be challenging on flagstone, especially outdoors... Read More

Q. What product is successful to remove calcium build-up on our family marble gravestone?  A. The best products for removing calcium build-up on marble gravestones, headstones, monuments, and other exterior marble are cleaners specifically made for... Read More

Q. Hi. A foaming tub cleaner was knocked over on my granite sink counter, and I have no idea how to fix the discolorations it caused. I see all kinds of fixes for foods and oils online but none for cleaners. Please help, asap!!! A. When a tub... Read More

Q. My housekeeper put straight vinegar on my shiny black marble floor on the entry way only to my bedroom & bathroom. I have ordered an etch removal product. Is this all I need? What else will I need to do? Should I sand the etched area? A.... Read More

Q. What is the easiest way to remove oil stains on blue stone walkway? A. Since your question is about exterior stone, we will assume that the oil is from a vehicle engine. While different oils have different properties, the initial treatment... Read More