Stain chart

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GREASE
Types:
Petroleum type grease like wheel bearing grease, cooking grease(Crisco) and vegetable oils, etc.
Problem:
Can leave a nasty dark stain that can penetrate deeply into the stone.Can be very difficult to remove.Try to remove as soon as grease is spilled.
Solution:
1.Clean area thoroughly with cold water and a good detergent(Ivory or stone soap).
2.Soak stained area with a commercial degreaser for several minutes.If degreaser solution drys, reapply keeping it wet.Remove excess degreaser and rinse with clear water.
3.If stain is still present poultice with commercial degreaser and poultice powder.
4. For stubborn grease stains poultice with toluene or methylene chloride and poultice powder.

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FATTY OILS

Types:
Butter, margarine, fried foods, mayonnaise, salad dressings, gravy, etc.
Problem:
Fats and oils can leave a dark stain which can be difficult to remove.Some salad dressings and foods contain dyes which can also cause staining.
Solution:
1. Thoroughly clean stained area with cold water and a good detergent(Ivory or stone soap).
2. Apply a commercial degreaser to the stained area and let sit for several minutes.Remove excess degreaser and rinse with clean, clear water.
3.If stain is still present, poultice with Commercial degreaser and poultice powder.
4. For stubborn stains poultice with a solvent such as toluene and poultice powder.

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SYRUP

Types:
Honey, molasses, maple and corn
Problem:
The sugar and coloring added to these syrups can cause staining.
Solution:
1.Thoroughly clean stained area with cold water and a good detergent(Ivory or Stone Soap).
2. If stain still remains clean with ammonia and water.Let solution sit for several minutes , agitate and rinse with clean water.
3.If stain is still present poultice with 20-50% hydrogen peroxide and poultice powder.

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ICE CREAM-NON CHOCOLATE
Types:
All flavors except chocolate, see chocolate.
Problem;
Food coloring and fruits can cause staining.
Solution:
1.Clean area thoroughly with cold water and a good detergent(Ivory or Stone soap).
2. If stain still remains poultice with 20-50% hydrogen peroxide and poultice powder.
3.If stain is real stubborn try a poultice with toluene or similar solvent and poultice powder.

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INK
Types:
Ball Point pen, magic marker,carbon paper, newspaper print, etc.
Problem:
Most inks penetrate deep into the stone and can be very difficult to nearly impossible to remove, depending on the age of the stain.It is very important to get to the stain as quickly as possible.
Solution:
1.Clean the area thoroughly with acetone and a clean white rag.
2.Poultice the stain with a solvent such as tolueneor methylene chloride.
Several attempts will be necessary to remove stain.If no improvement is noticed after 5 attempts than stain is most likely permanent.

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JAM OR JELLY
Types:
All types and flavors,artificial and natural preserves etc.
Problem:
Dyes and fruits can cause staining, especially grape and berry jams and jellys.
Solution:
1. Clean area thoroughly with cold water and a good detergent(Ivory or stone soap).
2.If stain still remains poultice with a toluene or equivalent solvent and poultice powder.

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KOOLAID

Types:
Koolaid drinks and popsicles, etc..
Problem:
Dyes can be real difficult to remove, especially the red and orange types.
Solution:
1.Clean with a solution of ammonia and water.This will help neutralize the dye.
2.Poultice with commercial kool-aid remover, Available at janitorial supply and poultice powder.Koolaid removers such as Kool Off, Red Out and Stain Away work well.

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LIPSTICK


Types:
All colors and types.
Problem;
Oil waxes and dyes can be difficult to remove.
Solution:
1. Scrap excess lipstick with a sharp razor blade, Lipstick is very concentrated , attempting to clean without scraping excess will only spread the lipstick around.
2.Once all excess is removed clean with acetone and a clean white rag.
3.If stain is still present poultice with a solvent such as toluene and poultice powder.

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LIQUOR
Types:
Mixed drinks and white wine.For red wine see wine. for beer see beer.
Problem:
Alcohols can melt agglomerate* type stones.Dyes can cause staining.
Solution:
1. Agglomerate stones that are damaged can sometimes be filled with a polyester resin.seek professional help if this is the case or replace the stone.
2. Stains will need to poulticed with a solvent such as toluene and a powder poultice.

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LOTION
Types:
Baby lotion, body, suntan and hair oil, etc.
Problem:

Lotions contain various oils which can cause dark staining. Can be difficult to remove if left on too long.
Solution:
1.Thoroughly clean area with water and a good detergent(Ivory or Stone Soap).
2.Prepare a solution of a commercial degreaser and water.Apply solution to the stained area and let sit for several minutes.Agitate and remove excess solution and rinse with cold clear water.Repeat several times.
3.If stain is deep apply a poultice of Commercial degreaser and poultice powder.