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Stone cleaning in San Antonio is based on a lot of knowledge. You have to know your stone, know the stone type, and other things.

As we covered previously,frofessional stone cleaning involves a great deal of expertise to stop this sort of thing from happening.

Stone care is easy. That is when you call the right people. Who should you call? A professional stone
cleaning service in San Antonio.

Stone Cleaning and Restoration

Stone cleaning and restoration in San Antonio is more than just knowing the stone, it is knowing the stain as well. Some stains are easier to remove than others. Another thing that a professional stone restoration service in San Antonio is going to know is what to do after they are done cleaning your stone. One thing that they are probably going to do is what is called stone sealing.

Sealing
Sealing is a common step taken on some stones as an extra precaution against staining. In fact, the sealing products used in the stone industry are "impregnators" which do not actually seal the stone, but more correctly act as a repellent rather than a sealer. Sealing does not make the stone stain proof, rather it makes the stone more stain resistant. When consulting with your stone supplier, you may find that many stones do not require sealing. However, applying an impregnating sealer is a common practice.
When considering sealing, remember that sealing the stone does not make the stone stain proof, it makes it more resistant to staining.
If a sealer is applied in a food preparation area, be sure that it is non-toxic and safe for use.
Consult with your supplier or sealing manufacturer specific to the type of sealer and frequency of use recommended.
Stain Identification Tips
Identifying the type of stain on the stone surface is the key to removing it. Stains can be oil based, organic, metallic, biological, ink based, paint based, acid based. If you don't know what caused the stain, consider likely staining agents that may have been present. Here are some questions you consider:
Where is the Stain Located?
Is it near a plant, a food service area, an area where cosmetics are used?
What color is it?
What is the shape or pattern?
What occurs in the area around the stain?
Stain Removal Steps
Surface stains can often be removed by cleaning with an appropriate cleaning product or household chemical."

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How Can I Get a Stain Out of Marble?

How to remove a stain from a marble surface is dependent on whether the stone has been sealed, and whether the stain has sunk into the pores of the stone.

When in doubt, don't chance it.  Contact a stone cleaning service in San Antonio.

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