{"product_id":"stonetech-polishing-powder-for-marble-limestone-travertine-terrazzo","title":"StoneTech™ Polishing Powder for Marble, Limestone, Travertine, Terrazzo","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormerly \"Euro Polish\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoves light scratches on marble, limestone, travertine, terrazzo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enon-acidic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Hazardous Vapors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates smooth, satin finish on limestone and marble floors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEliminates  light wear patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor use on marble, limestone, travertine, and terrazzo floors and countertops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage: 500-1,000 sq ft per pound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJust mix with water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"95%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"15\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; color: #3f3151;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e\n            \n            \u003ch1 style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 24px; color: #4f6128; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStoneTech™ Polishing Powder for Marble, Limestone, Terrazzo, Travertine and Other Natural Stone Surfaces\u003c\/h1\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 20px; color: #3f3151; font-weight: bold;\"\u003efrom Bane-Clene\u003csup style=\"font-size: 0.75em;\"\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Corp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Uploads\/HoningPolishingLimestone.jpg\" alt=\"Limestone Honing and Polishing\" title=\"Honing Polishing Before \/ After Images\" style=\"width: 591px; height: 365px;\"\u003e\n            \u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 20px; color: #3f3151; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStoneTech Marble Polishing Powder is a non-acidic polishing compound that also removes light scratches, mild acid etching, light wear patterns and restores the surface to an even polished finish.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n            \u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 18px; color: #3f3151; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFeatures and Benefits of StoneTech Polishing Powder (Cat. # \u003cspan itemprop=\"sku\"\u003e61249\u003c\/span\u003e):\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cul style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; color: #595959; margin-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eRemoves light scratches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eRemoves mild acid etching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eRestores natural polish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eRejuvenates polish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eCleans and polishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eEasy application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eNon-acidic - contains no poisonous, hazardous oxalic acid so commonly used in other polishing powders. Oxalic acid can cause early failure of marble and limestone!\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eDoes not require to be neutralized.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eNo hazardous vapors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolishing Powder is designed to Polish most:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cul style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; color: #595959;\"\u003e\n                    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=NDU2\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Available in a wide range of colors, marble is often used for its beauty, but is more porous, softer, and chemically sensitive than granite.\"\u003eMarble\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n                    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=NDU3\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Limestone is more porous, softer, and chemically sensitive than marble or granite. Etched by acids, including soft drinks and juice.\"\u003eLimestone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n                    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=NDY1\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Travertine in a kitchen or heavily used bathroom is not a good idea. Travertine should only be cleaned with a neutral or mild alkaline-based cleaner.\"\u003eTravertine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n                    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=NDc0\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Terrazzo is a composite material poured in place or precast, which is used for floor and all treatments.\"\u003eTerrazzo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003c\/ul\u003e\n            \u003c\/ul\u003e\n            \u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 18px; color: #3f3151; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDirections for Polishing Stone:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003col style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; color: #595959; margin-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n                \u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWe STRONGLY recommend that you purchase the Stone, Tile \u0026amp; Grout Training DVD Set and also attend the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=NjA2\" title=\"Stone, Limestone, Travertine, Marble, Granite, Ceramic Tile \u0026amp; Grout Class\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStone Care hands-on training class\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eAlways test in a small inconspicuous area to determine ease of application and desired results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eAllow new grout installations to cure for a minimum of 72 hours prior to polishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eMake sure surface is flat and smooth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eDeep scratches or strong acid etching may require StoneTech Honing Powder applied in multiple applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake sure surface is clean, dry and free of waxes and coatings.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eIf surface is heavily soiled, pre-clean with Klenz-All™ Heavy Duty Stone \u0026amp; Tile Cleaner as applicable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eMask off baseboards, carpet, etc. with protective plastic and \/ or blue painter’s tape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you are using Polishing Powder following the use of Honing Powder products, ensure that the surface is well rinsed and a new polishing pad is used.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eApply about 1\/2 cup Marble Polishing Powder plus 1 cup clean water to stone surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eRefinish using a hand orbital sander or a \u003cstrong\u003eweighted\u003c\/strong\u003e heavy-duty 175 rpm floor machine at \u003cstrong\u003e130 to 140 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e., 175 rpm, fitted with a Gorilla\u003csup style=\"font-size: 0.75em;\"\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Hogs Hair Natural Hair Floor Pad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eKeep compound wet while buffing with plenty of water. Add Polishing Powder as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eBuff area until desired level of polish is achieved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eRinse well and use a wet vacuum or hot water extraction unit to remove all excess compound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eNOTE: It is best to \u003cstrong\u003euse Honing Powder 800 before using Marble Polishing Powder.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 800 to 1,200 sq. ft. per jar of Marble Polishing Powder, depending on type of stone and level of polish desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharge\u003c\/strong\u003e: At least $1.00 per square foot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eTo maintain the stone’s natural beauty, \u003cstrong\u003eseal the surface with Stone Sealer, Impregnator Pro™, Sta-Clene\u003csup style=\"font-size: 0.75em;\"\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e or Bullet Proof™\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eFor maintenance cleaning, use StoneTech Revitalizer™ or StoneTech All Purpose Stone \u0026amp; Tile Cleaner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli style=\"color: red; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNOTE: THIS PROCESS SHOULD ONLY BE USED BY EXPERIENCED, TRAINED TECHNICIANS. DEFINITELY NOT FOR THE HOMEOWNER!!\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003c\/ol\u003e\n            \u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 18px; color: #3f3151; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAdditional Stone, Ceramic and Porcelain Tile \u0026amp; Grout Information:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cul style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; color: #595959; margin-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Bane-Clene classes on Carpet, Stone and Wood\"\u003eDates for Training Classes for Cleaning Professionals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=NjA2\" title=\"Bane-Clene holds a comprehensive HANDS-ON (not just words and theory) training session on how to identify stone type, properly and safely clean all types of stone, seal, polish and restore marble, natural stone, ceramic tile and grout.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHands-on Stone Class\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=NDU3\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLimestone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=NDU2\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Marble Care, Maintenance, Cleaning, Restoration, Protection \u0026amp; Sealing\"\u003eMarble\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=NDYy\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"StoneTech™ Professional for Granite, Limestone, Marble, Mexican Tile, Quartz, Saltillo, Sandstone, Serpentine, Slate, Soapstone, Terra Cotta, Terrazzo, Travertine\"\u003eStoneTech\u003c\/a\u003e™\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=NDc0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTerrazzo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=NDY1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTravertine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003c\/ul\u003e\n            \u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 18px; color: #3f3151; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelated Stone Care Videos:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cul style=\"margin-left: 30px; font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: #595959;\"\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=MTgyMw==\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow to Clean Natural Stone, Marble, Granite, etc.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=MTgyMg==\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow to Hone and Polish Marble, Limestone, Travertine, etc.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=MTg0Mg==\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow to Polish Marble \u0026amp; Granite Countertops with Stone Polish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=NTg2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow to Protect and Seal Granite, Marble, Other Natural Stone with ImpregnatorPro\u003c\/a\u003e™\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=MTgwNw==\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow to Protect and Seal Marble and Granite with Bullet Proof\u003c\/a\u003e™ Sealer\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=NTg1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow to Protect and Seal Natural Stone like Marble, Limestone, Granite, Travertine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003c\/ul\u003e\n            \n            \u003cdiv style=\"clear:both;\"\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"color: blue; border: 0px; height: 2px; font-family: ARIAL; font-size: medium; line-height: normal; background-color: blue;\"\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003ch4 style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; color: #3f3151; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eClick the “Usage \u0026amp; Tips” tab above for article titled “How to Care for, Maintain, Restore, Seal and Protect Limestone”.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n            \u003cdiv style=\"clear:both;\"\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"color: red; border: 0px; height: 2px; font-family: ARIAL; font-size: medium; line-height: normal; background-color: blue;\"\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv itemprop=\"video\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"\u003e\n            \u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 18px; color: #3f3151; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003eVIDEO: How to Hone and Polish Marble, Limestone, Travertine, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \u003cdiv id=\"schema-videoobject\" class=\"video-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"853\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LxLrCvRcAwE?rel=0\u0026amp;controls=1\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cspan itemprop=\"description\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; color: #595959;\"\u003eVideo shows how to remove scratches and dull areas from Marble and other soft stones and bring the surface to a high polish shine.\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage \u0026amp; Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"95%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"15\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; color: #3f3151;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e\n            \u003cdiv itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Article\"\u003e\n            \n            \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Uploads\/LimestoneBeforeAfterPolishing.jpg\" alt=\"Limestone before and after polishing\" title=\"Image of limestone floor before and after polishing with StoneTech polishing powder\" style=\"margin: 3px; width: 716px; height: 263px;\"\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003ch1 style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 24px; color: #4f6128; font-weight: bold;\" itemprop=\"headline\"\u003eHow to Care for, Maintain, Restore, Seal and Protect Limestone\u003c\/h1\u003e\n            \u003cdiv itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"\u003e\n            \n            \n            \n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n            \u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 20px; color: #3f3151; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLimestone is a very porous and soft stone. If left unsealed, spills and everyday messes can easily penetrate the surface leaving behind a stain. Additionally, Limestone wears down more rapidly than granite.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv itemprop=\"articleBody\"\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; color: #595959; display: block; text-indent: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimestone\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            is a sedimentary rock formed from calcareous remains of plants and animals or\n            precipitated from solution. Often contains remains and fossils of sea creatures.\n            It is natural Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3) and will yield lime when heated. Does\n            not show much gaining or crystalline structure. It has a smooth granular surface.\n            Varies in hardness. Some dense limestone can be polished - will never be as shiny\n            as marble or granite! Color tones are typically neutral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; color: #595959; display: block; text-indent: 1em;\"\u003eMany older buildings have durable limestone flooring.\n            This is the chalky porous type typical of most French and Spanish\n            limestone. Etched by acids, including soft drinks. Absorbs oils\n            and other liquids and is more easily stained than \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=NDU2\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Marble Care, Maintenance, Cleaning, Restoration, Protection \u0026amp; Sealing\"\u003emarble\u003c\/a\u003e.\n            Composed of Calcite and some Magnesium. Color tones are typically\n            neutral. Limestone is becoming more popular than marble and is usually honed (not shiny). Has a smooth granular surface.\n            Varies in hardness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; color: #595959; display: block; text-indent: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Uploads\/LimestoneEtchin2.jpg\" alt=\"Limestone Floor Etched by Acid Spill\" title=\"Image of acid-etched limestone floor\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 226px; float: right; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 5px;\"\u003eLimestone and marble are\u003cstrong\u003e very reactive to acid\n            solutions\u003c\/strong\u003e, making acid rain a significant problem. Many limestone\n            statues and building surfaces have suffered severe damage due to\n            acid rain. \u003cstrong\u003eAcid-based cleaning chemicals can also etch limestone\u003c\/strong\u003e,\n            which should only be cleaned with a neutral or mild alkaline-based\n            cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; color: #595959; display: block; text-indent: 1em;\"\u003eLimestone is more porous, softer, and chemically\n            sensitive than marble or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=NDU0\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"How to Clean, Polish, Seal and Protect Granite\"\u003egranite\u003c\/a\u003e.\n            Etched by acids, including soft drinks and juice. Absorbs oils and\n            other liquids and is easily stained. So putting limestone in a\n            kitchen or heavily used bathroom is not a good idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; color: #595959; display: block; text-indent: 1em;\"\u003eLimestone should be sealed with a penetrating sealer to prevent staining and reduce soiling. Should only be cleaned with neutral pH detergents. Because it is soft, it should never be cleaned at pressures above 800 PSI and then only if the grout is in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; color: #595959; display: block; text-indent: 1em;\"\u003eLimestone will never have the gloss of marble or granite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 18px; color: #3f3151; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhat are the DO’s and DON’Ts of Limestone Maintenance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cul style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; color: #595959; margin-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDO\u003c\/strong\u003e clean up spills immediately to minimize damage to your stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDO\u003c\/strong\u003e use trivets or mats under hot dishes and cookware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDO \u003c\/strong\u003euse place mats under china, ceramics, silver and other objects that can scratch the stone's surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDO\u003c\/strong\u003e use coasters under glasses, especially if they contain alcohol or citrus juices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDO\u003c\/strong\u003e clean surfaces regularly with StoneTech™ Professional Revitalizer™ Cleaner \u0026amp; Protector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDO\u003c\/strong\u003e use StoneTech™ Professional Bullet Proof™ Sealer to protect the stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDO\u003c\/strong\u003e use a tray for toiletry products in the bathroom to protect the surface from the damaging chemicals contained in many toiletry products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDO\u003c\/strong\u003e dust mop marble floor tile regularly. \u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDO\u003c\/strong\u003e use door mats inside and out along with runners and area rugs on marble floors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDON’T\u003c\/strong\u003e wait to clean up spills on stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDON’T \u003c\/strong\u003euse cleaners that contain acid such as bathroom cleaners, grout cleaners or tub cleaners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDON’T\u003c\/strong\u003e use vinegar, bleach, ammonia or other general-purpose cleaners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDON’T\u003c\/strong\u003e use abrasive cleaners such as dry cleansers or soft cleansers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDON’T\u003c\/strong\u003e use alkaline cleaners not specifically formulated for stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDON’T\u003c\/strong\u003e use scouring powders and abrasives because they will scratch the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDON’T\u003c\/strong\u003e Place toiletry products directly on the countertop surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003c\/ul\u003e\n            \u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 18px; color: #3f3151; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCare, Cleaning, Maintenance \u0026amp; Protection of Limestone:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; color: #595959; display: block; text-indent: 1em;\"\u003eLimestone countertops look great in the store or\n            online but they are not a good option! Limestone is a natural\n            stone and will vary in density. Limestone is one of the most\n            porous stones available. This is not good for countertops! These\n            counter tops stain quite easily and then you are stuck with it.\n            Limestone is very predisposed to acid. Acid will etch the surface\n            and stain it. Lemon juice will even mar the surface of the\n            counter. You are not to leave any liquid standing on the\n            counter tops, even water, for a short period of time because it\n            could sink in and stain. Limestone counter tops require a lot of\n            regular sealing applications to keep them from staining. Limestone\n            is a bad choice for counter tops. Even putting limestone in a\n            bathroom is a bad idea because many soaps\/skin creams are going to\n            stain\/etch it\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; color: #595959; display: block; text-indent: 1em;\"\u003eLimestone is porous, and easily stained and is etched\n            by acids. Avoid setting beverage glasses directly on limestone as\n            they leave rings. \u003cstrong\u003eFruit juice, carbonated beverages or other acids\n            will etch \u003c\/strong\u003e(remove shiny surface) if allowed to remain on limestone or marble.\n            Wipe up acid spill immediately, and wipe surface with wet cloth.\n            If surfaced is etched, polishing may be required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; color: #595959; display: block; text-indent: 1em;\"\u003eA limestone counter top is velvety smooth like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=NDY5\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Soapstone, also known as steatite, is a metamorphic rock.\"\u003esoapstone\u003c\/a\u003e\n            and shares a color palette similar to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=NDY1\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Travertine is etched by acids, including soft drinks and juice and acid-based cleaning chemicals. Travertine absorbs oils and other liquids and is more easily stained than marble. \"\u003etravertine\u003c\/a\u003e\n            only with less pattern variation. A unique characteristic of this\n            natural stone is the fossils and seashells often found embedded in\n            the surface adding an organic element to the countertop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; color: #595959; display: block; text-indent: 1em;\"\u003eNatural stones like limestone are very porous. The best way to prevent\n            stains is to treat the surface with a protective sealer. The\n            sealer fills in the pores and repels spills on the surface,\n            allowing you time to completely wipe it away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; color: #595959; display: block; text-indent: 1em;\"\u003eDust mop interior limestone floors frequently using a\n            clean non-treated dry dust mop. Sand, dirt and grit do the most\n            damage to natural stone surfaces due to their abrasiveness. Mats\n            or area rugs inside and outside an entrance will help to minimize\n            the sand, dirt and grit that will scratch the stone floor. Be sure\n            that the underside of the mat or rug is a non-slip surface.\n            Normally, it will take a person about eight steps on a floor\n            surface to remove sand or dirt from the bottom of their shoes. Do\n            not use vacuum cleaners that are worn. The metal or plastic\n            attachments or the wheels may scratch the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; color: #595959; display: block; text-indent: 1em;\"\u003eWe\n            recommend that you use care and maintenance products from StoneTech Professional\n            that are specially formulated to protect and enhance the beauty of your granite.\n            Once the stone is sealed, clean up is usually easy. We recommend that you use\n            Revitalizer Cleaner \u0026amp; Protector. Revitalizer cleans with a gentle, pH-neutral\n            formula that removes soils while reinforcing the original protective seal to help\n            prevent future staining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; color: #595959; display: block; text-indent: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Uploads\/stone-sealed.jpg\" alt=\"Sealed Limestone\" title=\"Image of sealed and unsealed limestone\" style=\"float: right; margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 5px; width: 176px; height 82px;\"\u003eAlthough\n            we usually think of limestone as “hard,” it is a very porous material.\n            Natural stone has varying degrees of porosity depending on the type of stone.\n            If left unsealed, spills and everyday messes can easily penetrate the surface.\n            The liquid eventually evaporates but the stain is left behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; color: #595959; display: block; text-indent: 1em;\"\u003eRemoval of oily stains is easily accomplished with StoneTech™ Professional Oil Stain Remover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; color: #595959; display: block; text-indent: 1em;\"\u003eAdvanced technology, incorporated into StoneTech™ Professional Bullet Proof™ and Impregnator Pro™, is the most advanced technology available, providing the ultimate\n            shield against both water and oil-base stains. The micro-molecular formula actually\n            bonds with the stone surface to deliver unsurpassed wear resistance and durability.\n            And because the sealer reacts with the stone, you no longer have to worry about\n            its porosity. It works on all types of stone, from ultra-porous Juparana Columbo\n            to super-dense Absolute Black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; color: #595959; display: block; text-indent: 1em;\"\u003eHigh Gloss Finishing Sealer can also be used where a glossy finish is desired (interior only). However, any topical finish like this put on a stone surface will require more maintenance and will wear off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 18px; color: #3f3151; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAdditional Stone, Ceramic and Porcelain Tile \u0026amp; Grout Information:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cul style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; color: #595959; margin-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=NDU0\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"How to Clean, Polish, Seal and Protect Granite\"\u003eGranite\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=NDcz\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Dirty Grout is the #1 complaint about ceramic tile\"\u003eGrout and Tile\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=NDU2\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Marble Care, Maintenance, Cleaning, Restoration, Protection \u0026amp; Sealing\"\u003eMarble\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=NDcw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sandstone and Flagstone are a porous, durable sedimentary rock composed of cemented sand-sized grains, predominantly quartz with silica, iron oxide or calcium carbonate. \"\u003eSandstone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=NDYy\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"StoneTech™ Professional for Granite, Limestone, Marble, Mexican Tile, Quartz, Saltillo, Sandstone, Serpentine, Slate, Soapstone, Terra Cotta, Terrazzo, Travertine\"\u003eStoneTech\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=NDY1\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Travertine should be sealed with a penetrating sealer such as Bullet Proof to prevent staining and reduce soiling.\"\u003eTravertine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/Professionals\/Content.aspx?xps=MTg1NA==\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"How to Protect Granite, Marble, Natural Stone\"\u003eVideos on How to Maintain and Restore Stone, Marble, Limestone, Natural Stone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003c\/ul\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety Data Sheets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.laticrete.com\/~\/media\/product-documents\/safety-data-sheets\/polishing-powder-sds_us-english.ashx?la=en\u0026amp;vs=1\u0026amp;d=20190223T165109Z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLink ST 61249 SDS (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bane-Clene","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48016417358011,"sku":"61249","price":31.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/7500\/9467\/files\/61249.jpg?v=1782481216","url":"https:\/\/www.baneclene.com\/products\/stonetech-polishing-powder-for-marble-limestone-travertine-terrazzo","provider":"Bane Clene TruckMounts \u0026 Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}