Q. I got a cut from my fireplace while cleaning it and got a spot of blood on my unsealed hearth stone. How do I remove it? A. Blood contains salts and proteins; if it is cleaned while still fresh, it will usually not stain. If allowed to dry, blood... Read More

Q. How do I remove pet discolorations on my bluestone hearth that did not come clean with mild soap / water/ scrubbing? A. The answer to this question depends on what caused the discolorations. Bluestone can becomes discolored by pets in various ways... Read More

Q. My new puppy climbed up on my limestone hearth slab on my fireplace and pooped. I cleaned it up right away, but there is a shadow of a stain left behind. What would I use to remove the stain? It's brand new, and we hadn't gotten it... Read More

Q. I have what appears to be an oily stain (which I think is from candle wax) on sandstone hearth. It‘s been there several years. Is there any hope of getting it out? I tried acetone, and it did nothing. Any help for advice you can provide is... Read More

Q. We have 4 chocolate stains on our natural stone hearth. The stains have been there just a few days. We got off the actual chocolate and tried to clean the stain with a window surface cleaner. It helped but the stains remain. How should we proceed?... Read More

Q. How would I remove a WD40 stain from an unsealed limestone hearth? A. Limestone is a very porous natural stone that tends to absorb oils and liquids quickly. Removing stains like WD40 from limestone requires both patience and the right method to... 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. How do I get a stain from furniture polish to come up? We used furniture polish and accidentally ended up with a ring on our limestone hearth. A. These type of stains can be difficult to remove. You will need to use a poultice with a strong... Read More

Q. I spilled a little bit of floor wax on the stone that sits in front of my fireplace. Can you tell me how to get that stain off? It’s been on there for a couple of years, I’m afraid. Thank you. A. Removing floor wax from your stone... Read More

Q. My puppy pooped on our limestone hearth, and it left a stain. What should I use to remove the stain? A vinegar and peroxide solution? A. Vinegar might seem like a natural cleaner, but it’s actually one of the worst things to use on... Read More