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Posted by Joe Hutnik on April 7th, 2004 07:43 AM
In reply to oil stain on granite counter top by Denise Miller on April 5th, 2003 02:21 PM [Go to top of thread]

I read this on a website.

Of all the stones, Granite is the least porous. ...Water left on a Granite countertop for a long period of time will show evidence of moisture. It will however evaporate and the "dark spot" will disappear. Oil left on a Granite surface will slowly be absorbed into the stone. It is recommended that any spills be wiped up when they occur. I read on the web that "If the spill is not caught in time and a stain does occur, a poultice may be applied to draw the oil back out of the stone. Over time the oil will naturally redistribute itself in the stone until it becomes virtually undetectable." I myself am trying a heavy poultice of baking soda left on for 24 hours.

There also is a product called StoneTech Oil Stain Remover. Does anyone have experience with this on countertop veg oil stain?

Dee Gornowicz
- Pasadena, CA

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