Grease Stain
Grease Stain
GREASE
Types:
Petroleum type grease like wheel bearing grease, cooking grease (Crisco) and vegetable oils, etc.

Problem:
Can leave a nasty dark stain that can penetrate deeply into the stone. Can be very difficult to remove. Try to remove as soon as grease is spilled.

Solution:
1.Clean area thoroughly with cold water and a good detergent (Ivory or stone soap).

2. Soak stained area with a commercial degreaser for several minutes. If degreaser solution dries, reapply keeping it wet. Remove excess degreaser and rinse with clear water.

3. If stain is still present poultice with commercial degreaser and poultice powder.

4. For stubborn grease stains poultice with Toluene or Methylene chloride and poultice powder.
 
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