Aloe Vera Juice Stain
by Ralph
QUESTION:Hello, we accidentally spilled about 4 ounces of aloe vera leaf juice on our bathroom counter, which we think is granite. It was left on the countertop for almost a day and left light areas on the brown countertop. It left light rings around the outline of bottles that were on the counter. Can we polish it with marble cleaner? Thanks, RalphANSWER:Ralph, considering that the aloe vera juice was left on the countertop for a day, I'd say it is possible that you have granite, but it is much more likely that you have a marble countertop in your bathroom.With over 2500 varieties of granite, you'll find a range of properties, but typically granite simply does not react with acids. Whatever the stone is, the acidic aloe vera juice has etched the surface and it needs to be re-polished. Since the juice was left on the surface for a long time the etching could be severe, which would require a marble cleaning / maintenance professional. However, it's usually worth it (much less expensive) to try fixing it yourself first using the ETCH REMOVER / Marble Polishing Paste. If the etched areas feel rough, then you'll need a professional to re-polish the surface. If the etch marks are still smooth and just dull, then marble polish will do the trick. For future care and maintenance, you should use only products safe for cleaning marble and don't let acidic substances or foods (alcohol, fruit juice, coffee, soda, etc.) come in contact with the surface. Good Luck, Ryan |
