how can i get stains out of a marble countertop?

Marble Stains

Chances are, your favorite kitchen cleaning product isn't formulated to clean marble counter tops. Marble can be cleaned using warm, sudsy water or a solution of borax and water. Thoroughly rinse and buff dry. To remove stains from marble, make a paste of baking soda and bleach and cover the stain with the paste. Cover the paste with a damp cloth, leave overnight, then wet down and scrape off residue. Rinse thoroughly. You could also try a paste made from 20% hydrogen peroxide and powdered whitening from the paint store, using the same method. A commercial marble cleaner is another alternative. You may want to seal the marble to make future cleanings easier either with a commercial sealant or a coat of high quality automotive polish...

i swear by astonish paste. it is brilliant for all sorts especially ovens. i have even used it on carpets soft furnishings. i dont know how the hell it does it but it even removes permanent marker, rust. it is made of something natural no harsh chemicals which i would normally avoid, it is mild enough to wash your hands with. i saw it on tv years ago and i thought. what a lot of crap, no way can it do what they say it does, eco friendly and natural says no good in my experience. but i give it a go. now i thimk the company should give me a job as i tell everyone i know, and they think its magic. i should get a cut of profits!

Best thing to do is call HomeDepot or Lowes or any hardware store that specializes in those products. Sometimes they can give you free advice on how to clean from those who directly sell the marble countertops.

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