How To Clean Spilled Nail Polish Off Tile

Julie asked: How do I clean stains in cultured marble sinks? I have a grayish ring-type stained area around the drain area of my cultured marble, bathroom sink. Do you know how I can clean this stain?

Cultured marble is a beautiful material, but one that requires special care to keep it in good condition. A stain around the drain is likely from mineral deposits from the water that commonly sits in that area. Below are two stain removal methods: one for removing mineral deposits and the other for removing general stains.

Removing Water Deposit Stains

You Will Need:

Vinegar
Barkeeper's Friend
Marble cleaner and polish
Water
Soft cloths

Steps to Remove the Stains:

Moisten a soft cloth with white vinegar.
Lay the cloth on top of the hard water stains. (If the stain is on a vertical surface, such as a shower wall, use a paper towel instead of a cloth, press the paper towel over the stain, cover it with plastic wrap and tape the plastic wrap in place.)
Allow it to set for several hours.
Remove and rinse completely with cold water.
If the stain remains, make a paste of water and Barkeeper's Friend.
Apply the paste and allow it to set on the stain for several hours to overnight.
Rinse with cold water.
Follow up with a marble cleaner and polish, if desired.

Removing Everyday Stains

You Will Need:

Hydrogen peroxide
Ammonia
Vinegar
Baking soda
Water
Rubber gloves
Soft cloths

Steps to Remove the Stains:

For dark stains, soak a cloth with hydrogen peroxide.
Lay the wet cloth on top of the stain. (If the stain is on a vertical surface, such as a shower wall, use a paper towel instead of a cloth, press the paper towel over the stain, cover it with plastic wrap and tape the plastic wrap in place.)
Allow it to set overnight.
Rinse completely with cold water.
If the stain remains, mix the following items in a bucket, adding them to the bucket in the order listed below:
- 8 cups hot water
- ¼ cup baking soda
- ¼ cup vinegar
- ½ cup ammonia
Allow the mixture to foam.
Use a soft cloth or sponge to apply the mixture to the stains.
Allow it to set for five minutes.
Rinse completely with cold water.

Additional Tips and Advice

As with any cleaning product, test a small area first to ensure there are no adverse effects to the marble, coloring or surface.
If the stains are not removed with the above stain removal methods, they may have to be buffed out of the marble. Once completed the marble will have to be refinished. This is a job that needs to be completed by a professional.

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