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I have slate backspash in my kitchen that has some grease spatters on it. What solution should I use to clean it and how should it be applied? Kerri
 

Dear Kerri:

If the oily splatters are only on the surface of the stone, a good-quality heavy-duty cleaner like MB-2 will do the job in no time. But if the olily stuff has been absorbed by the stone, you're going to have to remove the stains. They are two different procedures.

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Ciao and good luck,

Mauri z io Bertoli

 

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