[sayluv]

Hi-

We have a beige/earth color limestone counter top in our bathroom. It has become stained from contact lens solution and toothpaste. I read an article about making a poultice out of peroxide and baking soda to lift the stains. I just used baking soda and water and let it sit for a few hours. I only did this in a 1 ft circular area and it looks like the stains are gone but the stone is a little discolored compared to the original and it lost its shinny look.

I used the typical stone sealer cleaner afterwards but its still dull. I also something that looked like to be more of a real sealer at homedepot but was afraid to try it. I plan on using the baking soda mixture on the entire counter top to get the color to match and clean all the stains.

Any thoughts on putting a real sealer on it or should I leave it alone?

I will try attach some pictures if needed.


Thanks

 

[oh'mike]

Pictures will be helpful----limestone is very absorbent----so sealing it regularly will help--

You may need to polish the stone after a number of years,if you neglect the sealing.

 

[sayluv]

Here are a few pics. Hard to tell but you can see the part where I put the baking soda has a bit less shine to it. thanks

 

[oh'mike]

There might have been a sealer on that, which was removed by your poultice---

 

[sayluv]

Is sealing something I can do by myself? If so is there one that you recommend? I read the directions on one of the bottles at home depot and and seemed pretty straight forward. I just don't want to mess anything up. I am surprised baking soda and water would do that.

 

[oh'mike]

Limestone is very soft---and is easily damaged by any acid product---vinegar, lemon juice--some window cleaners---

So it was sealed---I use AquaMix brand products--but there are many other good brands---they are easily applied --read the instruction and you will be fine---

 

[sayluv]

great thanks. im thinking about using this:

http://www.amazon.com/Aqua-Mix-Seal...qid=1453326172&sr=8-3&keywords=aquamix+sealer

I have the aquamix cleaner which I like and will continue to use.

 

[oh'mike]

I think that one is exactly what you need----------

 

[sayluv]

great. thx