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Hi Maurizio, I have read info on your site to remove a couple of stains from my granite kitchen countertop. I went out yesterday to purchase 30 volume hydrogen peroxide (to remove a ring left from a tomato)from a beauty supply store. The product the clerk showed me is Clairoxide and lists the following ingredients in addition to hydrogen peroxide: Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-25, Salicylic Acid, Phosphoric Acid, Disodium Phosphate, Etidronic Acid. Is this the correct product? The clerk said there is no straight up hydrogen peroxide at 30/40 volume. Also, I purchased baby powder to make the poultice. The powder lists talc and fragrance as ingredients. I could not find a product that was straight up talc. Is talc with fragrance safe to use? Also, I purchased Pure Acetone(to use on an oil stain from my cutting board) from the beauty supply as well and the only ingredient listed is acetone. I assume this is the same type of acetone I would find in a hardware store, right? Finally, once I am able to remove the stains I am planning on using your MB-4 sealer on my countertop. How do I properly clean my counter top before I seal (make sure all residue, etc is removed)? Will your MB-5 cleaner be all that I need? I have not purchased your products yet but want to make sure I am using the correct products for my counter top. Thanks so much for your time. Ann
 

Dear Ann:

 

The product the clerk showed me is Clairoxide and lists the following ingredients in addition to hydrogen peroxide: Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-25, Salicylic Acid, Phosphoric Acid, Disodium Phosphate, Etidronic Acid. Is this the correct product?

 

No, it does not sound like the right product. It is kind of milky looking, isn't it? Get the clear type: that should be 100% HP.

 

The powder lists talc and fragrance as ingredients. I could not find a product that was straight up talc. Is talc with fragrance safe to use?

 

Yes; the presence of fragrances is inconsequential.

 

I assume this is the same type of acetone I would find in a hardware store, right?

 

Right.

 

once I am able to remove the stains I am planning on using MB-4 sealer on my countertop. How do I properly clean my counter top before I seal (make sure all residue, etc is removed)?

 

I'd use acetone a couple of time for a really deep cleaning. So you may need more than the little bottle you've got at the beauty solon.

 

Will MB-5 cleaner be all that I need?

 

For cleaning, yes, it's all you will ever need. If you want to… “liven-up” your countertop from time to time you may consider MB-13, as well.

 

May I ask you now to please read and e-sign our Statement of Purpose at: http://www.marblecleaning.org/purpose.htm? J

Ciao and good luck,

Mauri z io Bertoli

 

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