Marble figuirine that is stained from cigarette smoke
2006-10-28 02:53:35 · 5 answers · asked by eternity6879 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
My gosh! Marble is a "delicate" stone when it comes to cleaning...
Even though it is heavy, it is porous.
If a very mild soap and water solution does not help, you may have to call in an expert, to clean it with an "acid-solution!"
I would not recommend that you go to your neighborhood "Home-Depot, or Lowe's" to buy "Muratic Acid and the stronger Sulfuric-Acid" and try to do it yourself. For one thing, it is Dangerous! Second is, an expert will be able to determine how bad the stain is, and how to "dilute" his acid so it does not ruin your marble figurine..
Try using a "micro-fiber" towel with mild soap and warm "distilled-water" or different sponges with your soap solution. I would not use any cleanser like "Ajax or Comet."
Good Luck!!!
2006-10-28 03:51:53 · answer #1 · answered by 1moe4u 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would advise you not to use any cleaners that are acidic/containing lemon juice or vinegar as it can be to harsh on marble and develop a really matt finish. Best thing would be to use soap flakes hot water and a soft cloth and of course some good old elbow grease!!!
2006-10-28 03:52:56 · answer #2 · answered by theoriginalsource 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can buy simple green marble cleaner at Home Depot. Use that with a microfiber cloth. If it is valuable or an antique don't do anything with it yourself take it to a professional art restorer.
2006-10-29 12:07:54 · answer #3 · answered by Shannon W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be very careful, marble is easily damaged by many cleansers!
I would use warm water and a mild soap, repeat if need.
2006-10-28 03:02:39 · answer #4 · answered by Pobept 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try paint thinner.
2006-10-28 02:55:20 · answer #5 · answered by John16 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋