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Dull onyx floors

We have onyx floors in our bathroom and they just do not shine. What should we use to clean the floor properly and what to use to make it shine. Curt Upright West Virginia
 

Dear Curt:

One of the reasons why your floor does not shine any longer could be a consequence of what you used to clean it with over time.

Another reason could be plain wear and tear.

Whatever the reason, you can't make them shine anymore.

Your only option is to hire a bona fide stone restoration contractor who will lightly grind (hone) and re-polish your stone.

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How could you tell a champ from a chomp? Could you trust the recommendation of your local stone distributor, or contractor, or your interior decorator? Hardly!

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Thank you.

Ciao and good luck,

Mauri z io Bertoli

 

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