Category Archives: Stain Removal

Questions and Answers on removing stains from natural stone surfaces.

Love Your Granite Countertops ~ Valentines Day Special Discount

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Torin Dixon

V A L E N T I N E   S P E C I A L     Pamper your favorite Granite, Marble, and all Natural Stone Surfaces with Professional Grade Cleaners and Sealers from HMK Stone Care. Use … Continue reading →

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How to deal with Stain Emergencies on Natural Stone Surfaces

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Torin Dixon

The First Step is to NOT Panic!! Help is on the way for cleaning spills and stains on Marble, Granite, and other Natural Stone Mix a solution of Liquid Dish Soap and warm water, much as you would to clean … Continue reading →

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This is why Granite is better that Concrete Counters

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Torin Dixon

Here is a good example of why Granite is a better choice for Countertops This image is of a commercial bathroom countertop in a local restroom. It is not too difficult to see that someone made a poor choice for … Continue reading →

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Rust on Granite from Cast Iron Sink

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Torin Dixon

We get an occasional call about the problem of Rust Stains near edge of top-mount sink. This is a problem caused by a poor job of sealing the lip of a cast iron sink. Of course cast iron is made … Continue reading →

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Ultimate Stain Removal, Protection, Maintenance Special for Natural Stone

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Torin Dixon

Ultimate Stain Removal Special This is the most comprehensive Special we have ever offered! FREE SHIPPING My popular request, we are combining 7 items in this Ultimate Special: HMK R52 Stain Removing Poultice – Remove Food & Oil Stains from Granite … Continue reading →

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#1 Request for 2014 – “How to Remove Oil Stains from Granite”

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Torin Dixon

 How to Remove Oil Stains? We received hundreds of phone calls and requests in 2014 for help to remove oil stains and dark stains around faucets and soap dispensers on granite and marble countertops. Many people look for solutions on … Continue reading →

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Example of Why Natural Stone needs to be Protected

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Torin Dixon

Here is a prime example of why Natural Stone surfaces need to be Protected with a quality penetrating stone sealer. There are a few problems at work on this once beautiful Sandstone exterior facade. First, a silane impregnator was used to … Continue reading →

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Cleaning Grease Stains on Santa Cecilia Granite

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Torin Dixon

Mary from Phoenix called in a panic about a grease spill on unsealed Santa Cecilia granite slab. See how to remove these tough stains. First off, go online and order our Stain Removal Combo Pack. This combo pack includes HMK … Continue reading →

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Stain on Granite from Apple Core

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Torin Dixon

by Torin Dixon Jill from New York called to find out how to clean a stain in Granite from an apple core lying on a paper towel. Jill explained that her new gray granite countertops were installed only a few … Continue reading →

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Cleaning Hair Dye on White Granite Slab Counters

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Torin Dixon

What do you do when you spill hair coloring dye on White Granite? This is the question asked by Ann from Atlanta this week. She accidentally spilled hair color on her granite countertops (Kashmir White). Since dye is inorganic, this … Continue reading →

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