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Removing Stains from travertine St Kilda East - Melbourne

As always, prevention is better than finding a cure. If you have sealed your travertine, you should be able to easily wipe away any potential stain, provided it hasn't been left too long.

It is crucial in St Kilda East to NEVER use anything acidic, such as vinegar or citrus, as it can etch or corrode your travertine.

If you encounter a potential stain, you can try the following solutions for travertine:

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Utilize a commercial poultice product for travertine in St Kilda East.

A poultice typically consists of a blend of ground chalk (whiting) and hydrogen peroxide, which can be obtained from hardware stores in St Kilda East. Some variations may utilize a different chemical instead of hydrogen peroxide. Follow the instructions provided with the product as a general guide when applying it to travertine in St Kilda East.

  • Wet the poultice with distilled water.
  • Apply the poultice to the stain or stained area.
  • Leave it in situ for 48 hours to enable drying and absorption into the travertine.
  • Rinse off the poultice. The stain should have disappeared.
  • Reseal the area with a penetrating sealer
St Kilda East After travertine floor cleaning and sealing

Cleaning travertine Countertops in St Kilda East

Since travertine is calcium-based, acidic substances like vinegar and lemon juice should never be used.

When using any cleaning product on travertine in St Kilda East, ensure it is pH neutral.

Due to the calcium content in travertine and its porous nature, using acidic or harsh cleaners may scratch and damage the surface.

St Kilda East kitchen travertine floor sealing

How to Clean Travertine Floors:

  • Mix warm water and a pH neutral floor cleaner in a bucket
  • Add 1 cup of cornflour to the mixture.
  • Stir vigorously.
  • Use this mixture to mop the floor.

The cornflour aids in removing marks and stains from travertine in St Kilda East as it helps draw out substances from the porous stone.

If the above techniques fail to achieve the desired results, consider contacting a professional cleaning company in St Kilda East equipped with the appropriate equipment and solutions for travertine.

Tile Cleaners St Kilda East is St Kilda East's specializes in tile and grout cleaning, sealing, stripping, resealing, regrouting, grout color sealing, and minor tile repairs, making them Australia's leading tile care provider.

Please be aware that any information provided is given in good faith and is believed to be appropriate and reliable. However, as conditions may vary widely and are beyond our control, this information is provided without liability or responsibility on our part. It is the recipient's responsibility to determine if the information provided is suitable for their specific situation. If there is any doubt, any process should be tested in an inconspicuous area before general application.

St Kilda East Removing Stains from travertine

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