How to Keep Tile Grout Clean
It’s easier than you think! There are two reasons tile grout looks Dirty…Poor Maintenance and Unsealed Grout Joints. I travel a lot in my profession, and because of this I see MANY hotel bathrooms. In either the public bathroom floors, or the guest room floors, I see this same problem over and over again. This…
Stains on Granite & Marble?
Solving Thanksgiving Emergencies First Thing to do… Wipe up spot or stain with paper towels, then Flush area with a solution of dishsoap and warm water. Saturate a washcloth in the soap solution and cover stain. Allow to dwell on spot for 30 minutes. Repeat for 2 hours. If stain has not been completely removed,…
Do I need a Stone Cleaner?
Do I buy a Commercial Stone Cleaner or “Make your Own” solution from the Internet… Here’s the pitch from cleanmyspace.com If you know much about natural stone, you likely understand that most stone countertops are porous, and should be sealed to prevent staining. Another common issue is that Oils are NOT a stones best friend.…
Do I really NEED to Seal my Granite or Marble Counters?
Clearing up the Confusion… The Answer is Not Always YES! Consider the following… Let’s simplify things first to help you understand if you need to seal your Granite, Marble or other Stone Surfaces. Most Stone is absorbent – to test, pour 1-tablespoon of water on stone and wait 15 minutes. Blot with paper towel and…
Don’t Use Muriatic Acid to Clean Bluestone!
This summer we are flooded with requests to Clean Rust on Bluestone after using Muriatic Acid. This happens year after year, and Stone Mason’s keep making the same mistake. STOP…Muriatic Acid and Bluestone don’t mix! We offer a Solution… HMK StoneCare – Germany has formulated a Professional Grade Rust Remover for Natural Stone. This is…
Miracle Stone Cleaner R155
HMK R155 Intensive Cleaner does it again! Severely Neglected Travertine Floor Before Cleaning…can this floor be saved? We were called out to a local Western Montana floor project last week. A wonderful couple had bought their Dream Home in Montana, but it had a severe problem…very, and I mean VERY dirty travertine floors. Their question……
Do You Have Stains on Your Natural Stone – We Have Solutions!
See our Stain Removal Chart below HMK Stone Care has Solutions to all stains on Natural and Cast Stone… StoneCareOnline offers a comprehensive solution to many of the most common stains on Granite, Marble, Limestone, Slate, Travertine, and other Stone Surfaces Do you have Rust Stains on your Granite? How about Rust Spots on your…
Don’t Use Vinegar on Marble!
Great Advice from our Friends at Microfiber Wholesale! Vinegar is an Acid that can etch polished marble surfaces. Using a pH Neutral Cleaner is best for Cleaning Marble and Granite surfaces. StoneCareOnline has it all! We offer everything you need to Clean, Protect, and Maintain all types of Natural Stone, Quartz, Porcelain, and Cast Stone…
Homemade Poultice – FAIL
THINKING ABOUT USING A “HOMEMADE” STAIN REMOVING POULTICE?YOU MAY WANT TO THINK AGAIN… Do you trust the Internet? We have a customer who called us in a panic about her Black Granite countertops. She had used a “homemade poultice” recipe she found on the internet, using Hydrogen Peroxide and flour. Mixing it into a paste,…
Spring Cleaning your Granite Marble Surfaces
Spring is in the Air…Time to Clean After a long Winter (for some of us)….it finally feels like Spring is Coming. The days are getting longer, and the Sun is shining more brightly. It’s time to begin cleaning all the crud off your Marble Floors, your Granite and Marble countertops, and let the natural beauty…
R179 Rust Remover is Back in Stock
February 15, 2021