Q. Can I use acetone for an oil-based stain on a Pietra Cardosa countertop? If so, how do I apply it? A. Thanks for your question! Since you haven’t specified the type of finish on your Pietra Cardosa countertop or the exact kind of oil... Read More

Q. We just bought a home with 11-year-old soapstone kitchen counters. Which product do you recommend to remove the rings and also a product for daily cleaning? Thank you for your help. A. Soapstone countertops are a lot like a favorite pair of blue... Read More

Q. I have a water ring where a plant was sitting on my hearthstone, which I believe is limestone. Is there any way to remove it? I appreciate your help. A. Limestone is beautiful but porous and sensitive to moisture. Water rings left behind on stone... Read More

Q. Hi, I recently acid cleaned my granite tiles using a 1:20 hydrochloric acid to water solution. The problem is I didn't wet the tiles first so now the tiles look spotty. Is there any way I can remove the acid from the granite tiles? I am keen... Read More