{"id":1402,"date":"2018-03-13T21:19:45","date_gmt":"2018-03-13T21:19:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/intlstoneworks.com\/blog\/?p=1402"},"modified":"2018-03-13T21:19:45","modified_gmt":"2018-03-13T21:19:45","slug":"substances-that-acid-etch-marble","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/intlstoneworks.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/13\/substances-that-acid-etch-marble\/","title":{"rendered":"Surprising Substances That Can Acid Etch Marble"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u2026and other similar stones such as travertine, terrazzo and limestone<\/em><\/p>\n

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First off, I want to go over the pH scale with you: the\u00a0pH scale\u00a0measures how acidic or how basic a substance is. The scale ranges from 0 to 14; a pH of 7 is neutral. Lower than a 7 is on the acid side and higher than a 7 is on the basic side.<\/p>\n

Substances that contain acid, ammonia, and alcohol can etch marble, meaning that the finish or the shine is removed if you accidentally spill one of these three substances.<\/p>\n

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Here is a list of some surprising substances that can etch stone:<\/p>\n

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1. Sodas<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Soda Spill on Limestone<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Some colas contain phosphoric acid, which isn\u2019t a bad thing in moderation because it gives sodas a nice tartness. Sodas typically have a pH level that ranges from 2.3 to 3.5: that\u2019s pretty acidic, so be sure to use coasters or place mats when enjoying this beverage on a marble or limestone countertop.<\/p>\n

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2. Household Cleaners (with citrus or vinegar)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The presence of citrus usually indicates citric acid. While it does give a pleasant and fresh lemony aroma, citric acids such as lemon and orange do etch marble, limestone, travertine and terrazzo.<\/p>\n

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Etch Marks on Stone Countertop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Vinegar can be a great cleaner for removing mineral or calcium deposits, but fair warning: it is not an all-purpose cleaner. Vinegar is acidic and does etch natural stones.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re searching for a neutral cleaner for the regular cleaning of stone surfaces, we recommend Lavenet<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Lavenet Neutral Stone Cleaner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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3. Milk and Yogurt<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Surprisingly, milk can have a pH level of about 6 or 6.5. It also contains lactic acid.<\/p>\n

Yogurts are also acidic; some Greek yogurts can have a pH level of around 4.3. Enjoy this after school snack on a place mat. Also, if you happen to spill some milk, don\u2019t cry: just clean as soon as possible with a neutralizing cleaner such as Lavenet<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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4. Ammonia <\/strong><\/p>\n

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It isn\u2019t just acidic substances that etch natural stone. Even though Ammonia is an alkaline substance with a pH of around 11 to 12, it can also be corrosive.<\/p>\n

Ammonia can be an effective cleaner on heavy dirt and grime, but use with caution: do not use on stone and do not mix with other products.<\/p>\n

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Acid Etch Mark on Stone<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

5. Toilet Bowl Cleaner<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Let\u2019s face it, we all need to use toilet bowl cleaners, but regular toilet bowl cleaners are very acidic, with a pH level of about 1 to 3. When using a regular bowl cleaner in your bathrooms with marble, travertine and terrazzo floors, be extremely careful not to drip on your stone floors.<\/p>\n

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Alternatively, you can use NABC, Non-Acid Bowl Cleaner<\/a>: this product is a disinfecting bowl cleaner without the acid! You can thoroughly clean your toilet and sink bowls without the worry of etching the surrounding stone.<\/p>\n

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By the way, if you do have etch marks, International Stoneoworks<\/a> can professionally restore your stone surface to remove etches, stains and surface scratches.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u2026and other similar stones such as travertine, terrazzo and limestone   First off, I want to go over the pH scale with you: the\u00a0pH scale\u00a0measures how acidic or how basic a substance is. The scale ranges from 0 to 14; a pH of 7 is neutral. Lower than a 7 is on the acid side […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[262,263,264,39,62],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/intlstoneworks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1402"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/intlstoneworks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/intlstoneworks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/intlstoneworks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/intlstoneworks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1402"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"http:\/\/intlstoneworks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1402\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1411,"href":"http:\/\/intlstoneworks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1402\/revisions\/1411"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/intlstoneworks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1402"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/intlstoneworks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1402"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/intlstoneworks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1402"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}