How to Remove Oil and Grease Stains from Stone surfaces

Around your house, you will find oil and grease being used everywhere you look; whether it is in the bathroom, kitchen or garage. The same is true of commercial and industrial properties. For the best method to remove oil and grease stains from stone surfaces, you need Faber No Oil. In this article, I will tell you everything you need to know about removing grease and oil stains from a range of stone surfaces. 

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What you need to remove grease stains from stone surfaces

Firstly of all, you need Faber No Oil. This is the ideal solvent-based grease and oil stain remover, and, is ready to use on a variety of surfaces. 

It is a standalone solution that boosts its stain removal action, ensuring high performance and efficient stain removal. 

Also, this grease stain removal solution is both easy to use and fast-acting. 

Other items you need include:
- Clean water
- Clean cloth
- Mop
- Spatula

What surfaces are suitable for this treatment?

Thanks to its unique formula, Faber No Oil is suitable to remove oil and grease stains from a wide range of stone surfaces without altering their original appearance. This even includes the most delicate surfaces such as polished marble. 

This oil and grease stain remover is appropriate for acid-sensitive finishes and will not affect them or make them lose their shine. 

Suitable for Use On:
- Agglomerate cement-marble
- Agglomerate resin-marble
- Basaltina - Lava  Stone
- Agglomerate resin-quartz
- Brick Facings
- Cement tile
- Ceramic Craquele
- Ceramic Glazed
- Clinker
- Concrete
- Cotto
- Granite
- Limestone
- Manufactured Stone (Eco Stone)
- Marble
- Molted basalt
- Porcelain gres Honed
- Porcelain gres Lappato
- Parquet / Natural Wood
- Porcelain Natural or Structures
- Porphyry
- Quartzite
- Sandstone
- Slate
- Terracotta
- Travertine
- Tuff

What is more, Faber No Oil is suitable for vertical surfaces. 

How to remove oil grease stains from stone surfaces?

1. Completely clean and dry surfaces 

Before applying Faber No oil, ensure surfaces are completely clean. Remove any dust, dirt and debris. 

It is also important to note that surfaces being treated with this grease and oil remover should not be wet or more than slightly damp.

2. Apply Faber No Oil

Pour the oil stain remover directly onto the surface. Use a spatula to make sure the surface is completely covered in a thick layer of No Oil. 

3. Leave No Oil to act

Allow for the product to act on the surface until it completely dries.

This oil stain remover becomes a white powdery residue when drying. As a fast-drying solution, it dries after no longer than 1-2 hours from application.

4. Remove any residue 

Afterwards, remove any remaining solution and residue with a clean cloth. 

When completely dry, remove the powder residue with a soft-bristled broom or clean brush when treating porous materials.

For compact, non-absorbent materials, use an absorbent paper, towel or cloth to remove the residue.

Then, wipe the surface with a slightly damp cloth or mop and wait for it to dry.  

5. Repeat if necessary 

Repeat this process if the results you want were not achieved. 

Afterwards

For porous surfaces such as sandstone or handmade cotto, after completing the treatment, powder may remain trapped in the pores.

Remove this powder with a vacuum or a liquid cleaner and extractive detergent. We recommend Faber Deterfug to do this.

However, for my difficult cases, use a pressure washer.  

More Information

For more information on how to remove oil and grease stains, the products mentioned or any products sold by Tiling Logistics don't hesitate to reach out. Never forget, we are always happy to answer any questions you have. 

To speak to us directly, give us a call at 0121 773 9129 or send us an online message. 

Alternatively, read the technical datasheet (TDS) for Faber No Oil. 

For any other surface restoration and maintenance tools and guides, please remember to visit the Tiling Logistics blog. 

Why Tiling Logistics?

Here at Tiling Logistics, we are very passionate about surface care, so much so that members of our team have devoted over 30 years to it. This 30-plus years worth of first-hand experience has granted us a great understanding of stone and tile surface care. 

After this time, we have developed an understanding of the best tools, products and methods for any surface treatment. Due to this, we are sure to have the best advice for you regardless of whether you are working on commercial, industrial or domestic property.

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