They are imported from Germany & Italy respectively and certainly act as trouble-shooting products which are a necessity in the stone industry. Stone and marble stain removers has helped on numerous accounts to save stained materials that would otherwise will have little or no aesthetic value.
The common stains found in natural stone are usually rust and oil. Natural stone having Iron content can become rust patterns through oxidation with the presence of water or moisture. As for oil stains, it usually happens on kitchen benches especially the cooktop bench and the splashback. This oils really come from food preparation and cooking. Oil staining truly can be prevented if the surface is sealed well.
BERO can only be used on granite surfaces to remove rust. It very slowly removes rust stains which can take a few hours for this task to complete. Always test product on a sample tile or in an inconspicuous areas. This product is acidic and cannot be used on marble, limestone and travertine type surfaces. We have another product for use on these sensitive stone types. The product is called Rust-EX. Click here to find out more.
As for oil stains, we have Oil-EX gel. Place this gel at least ¾” thick over the stained area and cover it up with clipwrap and tape up all sides to make a moisture barrier. After 24 hours, the stain should be gone. Repeat again if necessary. These 2 stain removers have resolved numerous problems in the past. However these stone and marble stain removers may not work on occasions as stain removal can be subjective. Some stains are deemed permanent.
In order for ASR to break the surface tension of a sealed surface, it needs to be worked in minimally for an hour. During this time, the sealer molecules are being dislodged from the stone surface. This is an important process to reverse wrongly applied sealers. It is designed for use with our Lithofin range of penetrating sealer products but we cannot make any comments of its ability to work on other stone sealer brands.
Our Wax-OFF as the name suggests is a wax, oil and coating remover. It works extremely well as a wax stripper as the product is solvent based. Apply product over the areas that needs stripping and leave it for 5 - 20 minutes brushing or scrubbing occasionally. Then add water and brush the surface. Wet vacuum and rinse thoroughly. It is a one of a kind wax stripper that cuts through layers of dirt, grime, fresh paint, adhesives, etc..
Included in this category is also ALGEX. This product kills green mold. Excellent to clean external pavers, outdoor furniture, awnings, wood fences, etc..
As all these stone and marble stain removers are designed for professional use, it is best that you get some technical help and advice from our team if you have had no previous experience working with similar products.$89.10
Rust Remover – Bellinzoni Mangia Ruggine (“RustEater”) is a gel product, especially formulated for the elimination of stains of rust on all lapideous materials.
It can be safely used also on polished marbles without ruining the shine. This "RustEater" Gel acts quickly and it removes rust without effort.
$57.20
This is a strong special alkaline cleaner. It contains highly active and biodegradable cleaning components with solubilisers. It is solvent free and does not develop any unpleasant or harmful vapours.
For intensively cleaning and degreasing ceramics and porcelain, brick, natural and engineered stone surfaces which is suitable for use both indoor as well outdoor. Excellent for removing stubborn dirt deposits, grease, oil, wax, polymer layers, etc.. Test in a small inconspicuous area before use.
Coverage: Up to 100m2 / Litre
Packing: 1 Litre
Shipping Class: Dangerous Goods (Corrosive)
$244.50 $271.70
This is a strong special alkaline cleaner. It contains highly active and biodegradable cleaning components with solubilisers. It is solvent free and does not develop any unpleasant or harmful vapours.
For intensively cleaning and degreasing ceramics and porcelain, brick, natural and engineered stone surfaces which is suitable for use both indoor as well outdoor. Excellent for removing stubborn dirt deposits, grease, oil, wax, polymer layers, etc.. Test in a small inconspicuous area before use.
Coverage: Up to 100m2 / Litre
Packing: 1 Litre
Shipping Class: Dangerous Goods (Corrosive)
$49.50 $55.00
Removes stubborn grease and deep oil stains from natural, engineered, ceramic & porcelain surfaces.
This oil stain removing poultice can remove discolouration on peripheral zones in the case of silicone joints. Good for removal of stubborn waxes. Easy to apply gel which contains solvents.
It must be placed over the stain & treated like a poulticing compound. Refer to the Technical Data Sheet for application.
Packing: 250ML tube
Shipping Class: Dangerous Goods (Flammable)
$40.50 $45.10
Natural stones often contains traces of iron which may oxidise and turn to rust withing the stone when they come in contact with water either through rain or cleaning. Lithofin BERO Granite Rust Remover is specifically formulated to remove these bothering blemishes.
This product cannot be used on acid sensitive stone surfaces as it will etch the surface. Do not use on Marble, Limestone, Travertine, etc..Test in small area before using.
Coverage: 7 - 15m2 / Litre
Packing: 1 Litre
Shipping Class: Dangerous Goods (Corrosive)
$47.50 $52.80
This wax & oil remover removes layers of wax, sealants, tar, oil stains, lacquer, glue and whiteout. It works by dissolving. To scrub and rinse with clear water.
It is a ready to use product with deep acting solvents.
Packing: 1 Litre
Coverage: Approximately 5 - 10m2 / Litre
Shipping Class: Dangerous Goods (Flammable)
$44.50 $49.50
AN OUTDOOR CLEANER
Lithofin ALGEX can be used on all stone surface types. It removes and prevents regrowth of algae on stone and other porous surfaces. A great algaecide developed in Germany.
Does not contain chlorine. Safe for use on out-door furniture and fabrics as well.
Packing: 1 Litre
Shipping Class: Dangerous Goods (DG) Product.