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    The Unexpected Stone Stain Remover

    If you have a stubborn stain that is unresponsive to traditional stain removal methods, such as poulticing, just head down to your local beauty supply store.

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    How to Remove Polyvinylether (PVE) Stain

    Refrigerator, freezer, and AC system repairs may result in PVE (an oil used in refrigerant systems) stains. Here are a few suggestions for DIY stain removal.

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    White Residue on Stone

    If you have white residue on your stone, here are a few tips and tricks for identifying the cause and possibly removing it.

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    Removing a Stain Left By a Potted Plant

    Question: 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. ...

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    Could these foods be etching your stone?

    If you've done any homework at all on how to properly care for your natural stone, one of the first things you probably learned was that certain types of stone ...

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    Why is my natural stone flaking?

    Flaking (also called spalling) in natural stone is generally an indicator of sub-florescence, a condition in which mineral salts are carried into the stone by m...

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    Mysterious Odors? They Might Be Coming From Your Grout!

    If you have mysterious odors that you can't quite identify the source, it just might be coming from your grout lines. Professional cleaning followed by sealing ...

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    5 Essential Care Tips for Maintaining Your Natural Stone Counte...

    One of the most common questions we get from our customers about their natural stone is, “Now that I have it, how do I take care of it?” These 5 essential tips ...

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    How To Fix Your Scratched Soapstone

    If you have soapstone in your business or home, you may have discovered it is more easily scratched than some other stone types. But did you also know these scr...

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    DIY Stone or Tile Installation? Important Clean Up Tips…

    Installing a new stone or tile floor yourself? Here is important information from the pros on the first cleaning that you need to know before you start.

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    Treating Oil Stains On Driveways and in Garages

    If you have a driveway or garage, the odds are good you have at least once in your life encountered oil stains and discovered that they don’t hose off very well...

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    Minimizing The Hazard of Floor Slipperiness

    Slips and falls on slippery floors in homes as well as public spaces is a very real, every day hazard, but there are things you can do to minimize the risks.

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    Natural Stone Refinishing Options

    Did you know natural stone can be refinished to a brand new or even completely different finish? Natural stone is versatile. Here are some ways to give your exi...

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    How To Remove Mud Stains On Exterior Stone

    One question we're often asked is how to remove mud stains from exterior travertine or other natural stone. Here are some tips for getting mud stains out.

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    I’m sorry, I think you mythunderstood me

    It’s kind of funny what people who should know better will say about common stone failures or issues. Over the past several years, we have heard many stories ab...

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