How to Get Utensil Marks Off Stone

Cleanser Method

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  Blot the spill with a paper towel immediately, but don't rub the stain, which may push it farther into the stone. Rinse with cool, clean water and wipe dry. If the stain remains, treat it with a cleaner tailored for the specific stain.

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  Spray a gentle household cleanser with bleach on oil-based stains, such as shortening, butter or salad dressing. These stains are usually dark. Clean the stain with a soft cloth or plastic scrubbing pad. Rinse the area with water and wipe dry.

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  Clean stone marred by plant-based food stains with 12 percent hydrogen peroxide. These stains are often pinkish-brown. Rinse with clean water and wipe dry.

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  Mix 1/2 cup household hydrogen peroxide with a gallon of water and apply to mildew or mold stains with a soft cloth or plastic scrubbing pad. Rinse and wipe dry.

Poultice Method

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  Mix baking soda with water to form a thick paste the consistency of peanut butter. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to spread this mixture on oil stains, forming a layer 1/2 inch thick. Cover the area with plastic wrap and leave the poultice on for 48 hours and rinse clean. The solution draws the oil out of the stone.

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  Mix 12 percent hydrogen peroxide with talc, whiting, powdered chalk or fuller's earth -- all available at hardware stores -- to form a thick paste. Spread the mixture on stone stained with organic food stains, such as tomato sauce, and cover with plastic wrap. Leave the poultice in place for 48 hours and rinse clean.

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  Mix household hydrogen peroxide with talc, whiting, powdered chalk or fuller's earth to form a paste. Spread the mixture on stone stained by mildew or mold and cover the surface with plastic wrap. Rinse after 48 hours and wipe dry.