Rust and other stains are relatively easy to remove.
Clr for rust on granite.
While clr is generally safe and effective in removing calcium lime and or rust from concrete always spot test in an inconspicuous area first.
Here we must stress that clr should be avoided at all costs when looking to clean your headstone especially it is made of limestone.
Your granite slabs may look impenetrable but they are capable of becoming stained.
Granite is too hard and repairing etching would require skilled use of special abrasives and tools.
In my opinion it s not a defect.
Granite is a natural stone known for the beautiful depth of its surface and the glossy sheen that it imparts.
But unlike many other common household surfaces using clr on granite can severely damage its surface.
When spilled liquid gets into granite s pores it occasionally leaves a stain behind as it evaporates.
The dilution was cut 1 part to 8 parts water and always test before using fully.
Calcium lime rust more commonly known as clr is a household cleaning product used for dissolving stains such as calcium lime and iron oxide deposits.
Rust and other stains are relatively easy to remove.
Clr has been a product available for as long as i can remember.
With stucco you can t use clr on painted surfaces.
This will ensure that there aren t any streaks as well as enhance the granite s finish and shine.
Cleans and protects in one step while restoring and maintaining the luster of the surface and provides a streak free shine.
Natural stone is quite porous.
Apply a small amount of clr to the spot test area using a damp cloth or sponge let sit for no longer than 2 minutes then rinse promptly and thoroughly with clear cold water.
They usually cannot be removed by scrubbing the granite only.
Your loved one s granite headstone may develop rust stains over time.
How to remove rust stains from a granite counter you re looking at an iron oxide rust stain in a granite countertop that could be millions of years old.
Clr clean clear stone specially formulated to clean and protect against spills food and grime on a wide variety of hard surfaces including natural stones marble corian and tile.
I recall seeing commercials on tv for it and have found quite a few times when i wish i had some on hand to clean some stubborn stain.
Typically granite will hold up better and is not always damaged by clr however when it is there isn t much you can do except call in a stone pro to grind down and re finish the granite countertop.
A couple of customers that used clr on non sealed granite said it worked fine without clouding the granite which happens on marble since clr is too acidic for the soft stone or having a low ph of about a 2.
