Removing Etched Marks From Travertine Floors

Travertine is a natural, calcite-based stone that is easily susceptible to etching. Common household cleaners and items -- including orange juice and soda pop -- will leave etch marks when they come in contact with a travertine surface. You cannot remove the etching by cleaning the travertine floors, and the damage will not simply go away on its own. However, you can remove the etching with polishing powder. However, if the etching is severe, you must hire a professional stone restorer to remove the problem area.

Polishing powder
Spray bottle
Distilled water
Soft, lint-free cloths
Natural stone cleaner

Instructions

- 1
  Sprinkle the polishing powder over the etched area a travertine floor. Spread the powder 2 inches out from the etched marks.
- 2
  Fill a spray bottle with distilled water and mist the polishing powder. Rub the dampened polishing powder with a soft cloth. Apply light pressure with the palm of your hand and rub in a gentle circular motion.
- 3
  Continue rubbing until the travertine is dry with a light shine. Repeat the process if needed until you have removed the etched marks.
- 4
  Clean entire travertine floors with an approved natural stone cleaner and soft, lint-free cloth. Allow the floor to air-dry naturally.

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