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. 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. We spilled some turmeric spice on our blue stone kitchen floor. Any ideas on how to remove it? A. First, blot up any fresh turmeric with a soft cloth or paper towel. Avoid rubbing. It will push the staining agents deeper into the stone. Mix a few... Read More

Q. Our bathroom countertops are dark grey Limestone. There is a 4 inch round white stain on the countertop beside the sink. I THINK IT IS TOOTHPASTE RESIDUE. We are listing our house for sale this week and the stain needs to disappear ASAP. A.... Read More

Q. Any help as to how to remove crayon from stone would be greatly appreciated! A. Crayon marks on stone are a combination of wax and pigment. Both will need to be removed from the surface and the pores of the stone. Start by carefully scraping any... Read More

Q. Stain on white granite is plant food for flowers. Color of stain is blue. Have tried stone cleaner at least 3 time with no success. A. Blue stains from water-soluble fertilizer can be surprisingly stubborn on light granite. The color usually comes... Read More

Q. Apple juice stain on bluestone patio that has not been sealed. Stain is new. A. Fresh organic discolorations on bluestone are almost always removable, especially when they’re addressed immediately. Good thing you’re tending to the... Read More

Q. My countertops were just installed and the tile guy left an ink pen on the island counter. It leaked and I now have a blue stain on my Calacatta marble slab. Any advice on how to remove it. I used acetone and alcohol. It did lighten up, but I can... Read More

Q. How do I get a motor oil stain out of my blue stone deck? A. Motor oil is resistant to water-based cleaning. It also has certain properties that make it highly adhesive to surfaces, and its amber/black color can easily transfer into porous... Read More

Q. We had a beige sandstone countertop installed for an outdoor kitchen. It is sanded smooth and was sealed with three coats of sealer. I don’t know what kind—just said “sealer” on the can. Some was spilled on our manufactured patio... Read More