How to remove stains from stone worktops
One of the most devastating things that can happen to your beautiful stone worktops is for the surface to become stained. There are a number of foods and beverages that can stain stone surfaces. Some more easily than others. If, despite all your efforts, you notice a stain on your worktops, here are some tips to remove it. Stains versus etching Before you begin the process of removing any stains, make sure that it is indeed a stain and not something else. Stains will always appear darker than the stone surface whereas other types of damage (i.e. etching) will appear lighter. So, if the area is lighter in colour than the surrounding worktop area, it’s not a stain. Removing the stain The most popular DIY approach to stain removal is known as the poulticing method. This method makes use of an absorbent substance that is mixed with a chemical. The