HMK R155 is “Magic Juice”
Harry P. from Tarzana, CA called the other day to tell us how marvelous the HMK R155 Intensive Cleaner worked on his marble shower that had a significant buildup of Hard Water deposits. He says the R155 “Works like Magic Juice” Thank you Harry for your comments, and giving us permission to share your story. We…
UPS Shipping Rates Increase in 2016
During Record Low Oil Prices, UPS Raises Rates for 2016! Each December, we cringe to see what the rate increase will be for the following year. This year (effective Dec. 28, 2015) the average rate increase is 4.9% We have absorbed these rate increases for years while continuing to offer Fixed Rate shipping ($9.97) on…
WIKIHOW IS WRONG About Granite Cleaners!
I hate to burst anyones bubble…but WikiHow is wrong about Homemade Granite Cleaners! http://www.wikihow.com/Clean-Granite-Countertops In the article it states “Be sure you use cleaners that are pH balanced and include no acid or acidic type chemicals.” However, the following sentence says to “Combine mild dish detergent with rubbing alcohol.” As you may know, dish detergents…
“Can I dilute HMK R55 for Daily Use”?
We are asked this question all the time, and the simple answer is You CAN, but you should’t. Here is Why: HMK StoneCare Products have been deigned by German Chemists who have studied Natural Stone geology and chemistry for more than 40 years. All the HMK products have been designed to work as a System. R55 Intensive…
The Most Important Thing for New Granite Countertops – PROTECTION!
Protect Your Investment – Use Professional Grade Impregnating Sealers By Torin Dixon Ok, you just had beautiful granite or marble countertops installed, or you just bought a house with stone countertops. Make the best decision before you start using your new counters, PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT by treating your counters with a Professional Grade product. HMK…
Refinishing Old Marble Surfaces
How to Bring Old Marble Surfaces Back to Life By Torin Dixon Victoria called this week to ask about restoring an old marble table top she purchased at a rummage sale. The size was perfect for her kitchen island top. The marble piece had been out in the elements for may years, and the surface…
Cleaning and Polishing Marble Surfaces with Baking Soda?
By Torin Dixon info@stonecareonline.com We hear often from people suggesting various home remedies for cleaning and polishing marble countertops and floors. Some of the latest trends online is to “Polish Marble with Chalk” or Polish Marble with Baking Soda”. These ‘remedies’ are dubious at best, and can actually harm sensitive marble surfaces. Here’s Why: Chalk…
How to Clean and Seal Textured Quartzite Tiles
Kevin from AZ called to ask how to Clean and Protect Textured Quartzite Tiles By Torin Dixon Quartzite is a beautiful and durable Natural Stone suitable for both Interior and Exterior applications. Because of the natural texture, Quartzite is a bit more difficult to clean than a smooth stone. Prior to applying any Sealer or…
White Film in Slate Shower Leaching out of Grout Joints
Here is a classic example how unprotected stone, and lack of regular maintenance can create a very unsightly film on Slate and other Natural Stone surfaces, particularly in Wet Areas. Moisture, can and does, penetrate all Unprotected Natural Stone. When this moisture reacts with naturally occurring salts in the stone itself, the mortar setting bed,…
Light Colored “Stains” on Black Granite – The Saga Continues
“Sandy” from SC called today to ask for advice about light rings where shot glasses were set on her black granite. First of all, black ‘granite’ is not a true Geological Granite, they are Basalt. For more information click HERE. Some factories primarily in India and China, “doctor” their black stone with dyes that darken…
Sealing Granite – How Often?
September 15, 2020