Acetone On White Marble

Acetone is a chemical that is too harsh for some surfaces.

Acetone on white marble.

Pure acetone is recommended for removing oil stains from granite as well as for cleaning marble. Make an acetone poultice with talcum powder baking soda or any other absorbent powder such as cornstarch or flour. For dark colored stone use acetone or for light stone 20 percent hydrogen peroxide adding it to the flour one teaspoon at a time to. Nail polish remover is usually acetone which does not damage or stain marble and some other products which can damage marble.

Acetone is particularly useful when trying to remove stubborn stains from granite surfaces and using it is simple. Place between 1 4 cup and 1 2 cup of flour in a shallow bowl. The acetone will break down the oil and the powder will soak up the oil particles. This is a lengthy and slow process so the poultice needs to sit on top of the stain for at least 48 hours.

Some stains may require a poultice of acetone and a powdered material such as talc powdered chalk or white molding plaster which can be applied to the stain and left for up to two days to draw out the stain.