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Terre de Sommières: The Proven Natural Trick to Remove Grease Stains from Granite and Marble

Terre de Sommières: The Proven Natural Trick to Remove Grease Stains from Granite and Marble

Removing grease stains can be challenging on any surface, but it's especially tricky on delicate marble or granite.

Thankfully, my grandmother swore by a simple, natural remedy that restored her marble kitchen counter to perfection: Terre de Sommières.

This absorbent clay, known for tackling oil stains on floors, works wonders on stone surfaces too. Here's how:

Terre de Sommières: The Proven Natural Trick to Remove Grease Stains from Granite and Marble

Contents
  • How to
  • Result
  • Bonus tip

How to

1. Sprinkle Terre de Sommières generously over the stain(s).

2. Let it sit for at least 2 or 3 hours.

3. Sweep or vacuum away the powder.

Result

And just like that, your marble or granite surface is grease-free and gleaming.

Bonus tip

For stubborn stains, mix Terre de Sommières with turpentine:

- Create a thick paste with equal parts of both.

- Apply using gloved hands or a brush.

- Let it work for 12 to 24 hours, then clean off.

Terre de Sommières is a natural, absorbent clay perfect for stain removal. Find it at hardware stores, supermarkets, organic shops, or online.