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Colored Pencils on Marble

Wipe the stained area with a paper towel to remove as much as possible.  Use the marble cleaner per the manufacturer's direction.



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  • Cleaning Materials
    Marble Cleaner
    Rubbing Alcohol
    All Purpose Cleaner

    If using a marble cleaner, use per the directions on the container. If using an all purpose cleaner, wipe the stain with a damp sponge. If any stain remains, apply all purpose cleaner with a damp sponge, work in a circular motion and rinse. If the stain persists, saturate a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol, blot the remaining stain and rinse.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Soft Cloth
    Paper Towels
    Rubbing Alcohol
    Zep Granite and Marble Cleaner
    Mr Clean Magic Eraser

    1. Apply dish soap directly to the stain. Using warm water and a colorfast cloth or paper towel, rub the stain and rinse as needed, removing as much of the stain as possible.
    2. To treat any remaining stains, use a Marble Cleaner like Zep Granite and Marble Cleaner according to package directions.
    3. If staining remains, use a soft bristle brush with rubbing alcohol, gently scrubbing the stain, removing as much of the stain as possible.
    4. To remove any residual stains, use a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser according to package directions.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Water

    Wash with water. On unfinished marble, pastels will leave a residual stain.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Marble Cleaner
    All Purpose Cleaner
    Rubbing Alcohol

    If using a marble cleaner, use per the directions on the container.   If any stain remains, apply all purpose cleaner with a damp sponge, work in a circular motion and rinse.  If the stain persists, saturate a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol, blot the remaining stain and rinse.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Formula 49reg
    Paper Towels

    Spray product on surface according to the directions on container. Wipe with paper towels. If stain remains, repeat procedure.