Marble Top Tables at AllMarble.biz

• Interior marble surface
• Marble - Organic stains
• Marble - Oil stains
• Marble - Rust stains
• Fireplaces - Soot and smoke
• Etch marks
• Marble - Polishing procedures

Marble - Oil stains

Oil stains are caused by such substances as butter, cream, milk, peanut butter, hand lotions, mustard and other substances with fatty or greasy ingredients. The stains are usually circular and are often darker in the centers. They are often quite difficult to remove because they tend to penetrate deeper than most other stains.

1. The first set is always to locate and remove the source of the stain.

2. Wash the marble top tables with ammonia. Then rinse with plenty of clean, lukewarm water. If this lightens the stain, repeat until the stain is completely gone. If the stain still appears continue with the following steps.

3. Treat the stain with a poultice mixed with acetone and whiting to form a thick paste.

4. Apply a 1/2" thick layer of this mixture over the marble stained area.

5. To keep the acetone from evaporating and the poultice from drying too rapidly, cover the poultice with a piece of plastic kitchen wrap, held in place with masking tape.

6. Leave the application in place overnight (for stubborn stains leave on longer, as much as 48 hours may be required)

7. Remove the poultice and rub the marble with a dry cloth. If some stain remains, repeat the application.