Acetone On White Marble

Acetone is particularly useful when trying to remove stubborn stains from granite surfaces and using it is simple.

Acetone on white marble.

Acetone is a chemical that is too harsh for some surfaces. Nail polish remover is usually acetone which does not damage or stain marble and some other products which can damage marble. Place between 1 4 cup and 1 2 cup of flour in a shallow bowl. Some stains may require a poultice of acetone and a powdered material such as talc powdered chalk or white molding plaster which can be applied to the stain and left for up to two days to draw out the stain.

For dark colored stone use acetone or for light stone 20 percent hydrogen peroxide adding it to the flour one teaspoon at a time to. The acetone will break down the oil and the powder will soak up the oil particles. This is a lengthy and slow process so the poultice needs to sit on top of the stain for at least 48 hours. Pure acetone is recommended for removing oil stains from granite as well as for cleaning marble.

A marble poultice is first applied to the surface of the marble above the stain the liquid part of the poultice will be partially absorbed by the marble and will slowly draw out the stains from the marble pours into the white paste material.