Limestone

[Stubby]

When trying anything new, try it on a hidden surface to see how it goes.

[Perri Morgan]

Stubby wrote in news:3ZmdnVw39M2rpD3ZnZ2dnUVZ [e-mail]:

I've got lots of leftover limestone to experiment on.

[Perri Morgan]

[e-mail] (m Ransley) wrote in news:4524-44A0139C-243@storefull-

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The limestone is sort of a taupe color with some darker veining; the spot where I put the sponge with bleach on it discolored to a white spot in the exact color of the sponge. It was months ago, when I first moved in. So if it wasn't the bleach in the Comet that discolored the tile -- to white, no less -- then it was some other agent in the cleaner.

So I don't put a sponge with Comet on it on the limestone to dry anymore. Problem solved.

[Perri Morgan]

"NeedleNose" wrote in news: [e-mail]:

That's probably what I need to do -- and just get a pro to do the whole thing, including the sealing. I have no idea whether they did it when the house was built or not.

Sure does! I wonder why it's used for bathrooms and kitchen countertops so much, though, given its porous quality? But I was mesmerized by the fossils and stuff in this stone. Still am.

[James "Cubby" Culbertson]

Sounds like manganese to me. Best to get a test done to verify. Other option would be bacteria but a comprehensive water test would confirm this. Cheers, cc

[Perri Morgan]

"James \\"Cubby\\" Culbertson" wrote in news:BtKdnRNokeTCqTzZnZ2dnUVZ [e-mail]:

Thanks to all who helpfully responded. I've contacted the county for a copy of my well test, which they're sending me (for a small "processing fee" of $10). Perhaps I've discover the offending substance within.