Mike Hughes
Former Board Administrator
Anyone ever wash grease off of limestone before? If so, what chemical did you use or recommend?
Kitchen grease on Limestone
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Mike Hughes
Former Board Administrator
This isn't a spill...........this is long term stains from kitchen grease being rinsed off above the limestone...........every time the kitchen guys rinse the flatwork, it runs down the face of the limestone............by now, it just looks horrible.
George Barnett
New member
This comes from National Marble and Stone and may help.
To apply a poultice, take the following steps:
1. Clean the stained area with water and stone soap. Remember to blot rather than wipe.
2. Pre-wet the stained area with a little water. Distilled water is recommended.
3. Refer to the chart and determine which chemical to use for the stain.
4. Mix the poultice material with the selected chemical. Mix until a thick peanut-butter paste consistency is obtained.
5. Apply the paste to the stained area, overlapping the stain by at least ¼ . Do not make the application too thick, or it will take a long time to dry.
6. Cover the paste with a plastic sandwich bag or food wrap. Tape the plastic using a low-contact tape.
7. Allow the paste to sit for 12–24 hours.
8. Remove the plastic cover and check to see if the paste has dried. If it has not, allow it to sit uncovered until thoroughly dry.
9. Once it is dry, remove the paste by scraping and rinse the area.
10. Examine the stain. If it still remains, but is somewhat lighter, re-poultice until it is gone. If the stain refuses to disappear completely, it is time to give up, replace the tile or call a stone specialist.
Stain removal can be very difficult, and care must be taken when using a poultice. A complete guide can be found in my book on the subject.
Poultice:
Stain Remove with
Rust Iron Out
Coffee and tea Hydrogen Peroxide
Ink, magic marker, etc Methylene Chloride
Oil Ammonia or a degreaser
Paint Mineral Spirits
I would test an area first to make sure you don't make things worse.
George
To apply a poultice, take the following steps:
1. Clean the stained area with water and stone soap. Remember to blot rather than wipe.
2. Pre-wet the stained area with a little water. Distilled water is recommended.
3. Refer to the chart and determine which chemical to use for the stain.
4. Mix the poultice material with the selected chemical. Mix until a thick peanut-butter paste consistency is obtained.
5. Apply the paste to the stained area, overlapping the stain by at least ¼ . Do not make the application too thick, or it will take a long time to dry.
6. Cover the paste with a plastic sandwich bag or food wrap. Tape the plastic using a low-contact tape.
7. Allow the paste to sit for 12–24 hours.
8. Remove the plastic cover and check to see if the paste has dried. If it has not, allow it to sit uncovered until thoroughly dry.
9. Once it is dry, remove the paste by scraping and rinse the area.
10. Examine the stain. If it still remains, but is somewhat lighter, re-poultice until it is gone. If the stain refuses to disappear completely, it is time to give up, replace the tile or call a stone specialist.
Stain removal can be very difficult, and care must be taken when using a poultice. A complete guide can be found in my book on the subject.
Poultice:
Stain Remove with
Rust Iron Out
Coffee and tea Hydrogen Peroxide
Ink, magic marker, etc Methylene Chloride
Oil Ammonia or a degreaser
Paint Mineral Spirits
I would test an area first to make sure you don't make things worse.
George
David Saulque
Senior Moderator
Mike
Sound like it would be easier to replace the limestone.
only kidding.
David
Sound like it would be easier to replace the limestone.
only kidding.
David
I tried the Klenztone # 1, and it did a super job on both grease and rust. I will be using it more, despite the $27.00 a gallon price tag(shipping included)
I only asked for the #1 sample but will be asking about their other stuff.
www.klenztone.com and ask for your samples.
I only asked for the #1 sample but will be asking about their other stuff.
www.klenztone.com and ask for your samples.
Michael Cappa
Member
if there will be a lot of us using this stuff, maybe we can get it in bulk, save some money and then split it up. I live about a half hour away from K&E, where klenztone is made. I can pick up large quantities and then put it in smaller containers and then ship it respectivley. It's up to you guys.
Michael Cappa
Member
Mike, did you do this job yet? If not, I just did a limestone job and it looks brand new, email me and I will give you chem info.