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Title: granite fireplace
Post by: seamus campbell on January 03, 2012, 03:55:03 pm
Hello has anyone any experience in cleaning a granite fireplace(white with grey grain) just seems to be getting a bit tarnished by the smoke from the fire

Any help appreciated
Title: Re: granite fireplace
Post by: Kev Martin on January 03, 2012, 04:07:37 pm
Firstly double check that it is Granite and not Marble.  If it is definitely Granite I would use some Aqua Mix Extreme Cleaner on it and then seal it afterwards with some Aqua Mix Ultra Solve.  If it is Marble I would clean it with Aqua Mix Heavy Duty Tile & Grout Cleaner coupled with some Aqua Mix NanoScrub or Aqua Seal Microscrub and then seal it.  To determine what it is carry out an acid test in an inconspicuous place.

Kev Martin
Marble Life
Title: Re: granite fireplace
Post by: seamus campbell on January 03, 2012, 04:18:40 pm
Thanks Kevin, as always extremly helpful,this my own fireplace and it was bought as granite so I'm assuming it is granite,and I would know how to do an acid test I'm afraid. Would u be able to email me details of your courses thanks seamus 
Title: Re: granite fireplace
Post by: Kev Martin on January 03, 2012, 04:30:32 pm
Thanks Kevin, as always extremly helpful,this my own fireplace and it was bought as granite so I'm assuming it is granite,and I would know how to do an acid test I'm afraid. Would u be able to email me details of your courses thanks seamus 

Seamus

If you are unsure just put a spot (Literally a pinhead spot will do) of Jif Lemon Juice in an inconspicuous place and leave it for 5 minutes and wipe off.  If there is no white etch spot then your fireplace is not acid sensitive and you can proceed with the first method above.

I have e mailed you with the course details.

Kev Martin
Marble Life Ltd
Title: Re: granite fireplace
Post by: seamus campbell on January 03, 2012, 05:35:43 pm
Hi Kevin, could you please check again dont seem to have received email seamuscampbell1966@hotmail.co.uk

thanks

Title: Re: granite fireplace
Post by: Kev Martin on January 04, 2012, 08:37:49 am
Seamus

Sent it again

Kevin