Etch Remover, 8 Ounce

I used this to restore my travertine floor in my laundry room. The floor is travertine tile and had been severely etched by urine-soaked doggie wee-wee pads that I had put on the floor prior to washing. There wasn't much of the floor that hadn't been etched by the urine and I had been leaving urine-soaked pads on the floor over the last ten years. I was in a bit of a panic when the floor wouldn't hold a satin finish shine, and I could see tons of etch circles all over. There was so much damage, I couldn't rub the etching out by hand. Actually, with the amount of damage, there was no way the etching could be manually buffed out. I used my husband's "Meguiar's MT300 Dual Action Variable Speed Polisher" that he bought for the cars, and a Meguiar's buffing pad with the Etch product. I followed the instructions on the product, and amazingly it worked, and it worked extremely well. I had to go over some areas 2-3 times to bring the stain shine back. The product is in a very small bottle, its expensive, but a tiny bit goes a long way. Without this product, I would have spent thousands on a professional refinishing the travertine. With this product, ok, I spent a couple of hours and I'm sore in places I didn't know existed. I have pristine travertine floors and am so happy now. When I was using it, like the instructions say, I did have to repeat the process some two-three times before all the etch marks were gone. For my floor, this product had to be used with an orbital sander. There was no way that I would have had the muscle or stamina to do this job by hand; so consider a sander if you use the product and don't get any results. I also wanted to comment that most of the damage had to be resolved using the orbital sander. There is no way no hands and arms could have rubbed out the etching damage manually, so if you don't get results you want, you'll now know why. While expensive, so well worth it. Don't hesitate to use this.

This product was a miracle!!! I thought I ruined my engineered marble vanity top and was going to have to replace it. I had used vinegar and water on it to try and get rid of some etched spots and it caused many dull places on most of my countertop along with waterspots. I was sick! Very noticeable because of the window in my bathroom. I then tried barkeepers on it and that made it worse. You can not use any type of acid or barkeepers on marble even if it is engineered. I did not know this. After doing some research I thought I would try this product. There are tons of reviews saying it probably would not work on engineered marble and a couple of reviews saying it worked for them. I figured I didn’t have anything to lose. I gave it a try and it brought my shine back!!!!! I watched the YouTube video on how to use this product. That is a must if you are going to use this product. Make sure to cover cabinets and floor with trash bags and use gloves, mask and safety glasses. I did not use a buffer and did small circular motion by hand for 1-3 minutes rewetting with spray bottle (with small folded up paper towel) and quickly wiped with water and dried. I went through a whole roll of paper towels because I continued changing them out. Continued until entire countertop was finished. It took all the dull places away with light pressure. Repeated with light pressure 2-3 times on the entire countertop. A spray bottle, paper towels and a trashcan are a must. After I was happy with results I cleaned with soap and water and dried thoroughly. Applied the sealer from this same company. Let cure for 4-6 hours. Not sure if I applied the sealer correctly but it looks 90% back to normal. I could not find a video on their sealer. I am very satisfied with their products. I only have an after picture. I could not get a good before picture.

As an avid home cook, I take great pride in my kitchen countertops. I spared no expense in selecting a stunning marble slab for my kitchen island, and I made sure to invest in the best products to keep it looking brand new. That's why I was devastated when I noticed a strange white mark on the surface. After some frantic googling, I discovered that it was an etch caused by some acidic fruit juice that had spilled and been left uncleaned. Desperate for a solution, I turned to Lustro Italiano Etch Remover, hoping it would be my saving grace. The directions were straightforward, and I applied the product carefully, following every step to a tee. I was optimistic as I wiped away the excess, but my heart sank as I saw that the etch was still there, mocking me with its ghostly presence. In a last-ditch effort, I applied more of the Lustro Italiano Etch Remover, hoping that the second time would be the charm. But as I wiped it away, I noticed that the marble surface was now dull and lackluster, as if all its life had been sucked out of it. I couldn't believe it - not only had the Lustro Italiano Etch Remover failed to remove the etch, but it had also managed to make my once-beautiful countertop look even worse. I have to admit, the whole situation is pretty comical. I mean, who would have thought that a little bottle of etch remover could cause so much trouble? I've even started joking with my friends that my kitchen island is now a work of abstract art - I just need to give it a pretentious name and I can sell it for millions! But in all seriousness, I do wish that the Lustro Italiano Etch Remover had worked as advertised. I understand that marble is a delicate surface, and perhaps my etch was too deep to be fixed with a simple product. But I can't help feeling a bit disappointed that I spent money on something that didn't work, and even made things worse. On the bright side, at least the Lustro Italiano Etch Remover has given me a good story to tell. Whenever I have guests over, I can regale them with the tale of how I tried to fix my countertop and ended up making it worse. And who knows, maybe one day I'll find a way to turn my kitchen island into a real work of art - or maybe I'll just cover it with a tablecloth and pretend it never happened. To be fair, I did appreciate that the Lustro Italiano Etch Remover came in a convenient 8-ounce bottle and had clear instructions on the label. The product was also relatively easy to apply, and I didn't have to use any special tools or equipment. However, despite all of these positives, the fact remains that it simply didn't work for me. I also found the name of the product a bit misleading. The word "remover" implies that the etch would be completely removed, but in reality, all it did was make it look worse. I suppose I can't blame Lustro Italiano for my high expectations, but it's worth noting that the product didn't live up to its name. In the end, I can confidently give Lustro Italiano Etch Remover a 1 out of 5 stars. Not only did it fail to deliver on its promises, but it also managed to make a bad situation even worse. On the bright side, I suppose I now have a newfound appreciation for the beauty of imperfection - or at least, that's what I tell myself to keep from crying every time I look at my kitchen island.

First I want to state that I used all three product. That is the remover , the sealer and the polish . The end result was very very good. Would have given this five stars , but for the fact that it requires so much skill to accurately apply for good results. I have. Carrera Gold marble and it is very sensitive to products and is pourus. If you are familiar with marble you would know that this one does not have a bright shine to it. The etch remover did a very good job of removing lightwater stains by hand But when I was through with it , the marble was shinier than the original finish in the area I worked on. It actually looked better so I used my electric buffing wheel and did the entire counter with the product. I would not recommend doing it without the electric buffing wheel. Afterwards I followed with the sealer which was equally as difficult to apply but also yielded good results in the end. With the sealer I used a paint brush and Applied it in one direction and then buffed it with the buffer which left visible stroke marks.I then proceeded to apply it a second coat in a different direction and buffed itagain and then for the third coat.I applied it in random direction.Swirling randomly back and forth. The trick with the sealer is when applying, regardless of what coat you are doing to lightly.Move the brush back-and-forth rapidly until all is absorbed to prevent build up in any particular area.But even doing it that way require three coats. Also. I would say that it would be impossible to do correctly without a electric buffing wheel. At this point, it looked very good and had a better shine than when the product was new. Itwas not too shiny but looked very nice with slight areas of variation. The next day I applied the Polish, again with the electric buffer and did 3 Coats.And after that , the marble looked amazing. The end result was excellent but I only gave three stars due to the degree of expertise and difficulty that is required to do the job correctly.

On the fence. It did remove some water marks it also left tiny swirl marks. I followed the directions and started small. Guessing I need a professional.

I would highly recommend Lustro Italiano Etch Remover. I had a great experience with the product: it was easy to use, worked really well, and I think it's a good value. Here's the story: my young son had the stomach flu and threw up all over the travertine tile in our home's entryway and hallway. I felt bad for him but thought, "well at least he chose a place that would be easy to clean up." After mopping the area, I saw that his stomach acid had etched the travertine's surface. It was a giant splatter that started at one end of the hallway and then ran to another giant splatter right in front of the entry doors. Sorry to share those gory details but I want to make the point that this was a huge area. The tile's gloss was gone. Every time I walked down the hallway with the light on, it was plain as day. I purchased 2 of the 8oz. containers of Lustro and was a little hesitant because how could it possibly work? The surface gloss was completely gone. Because it was such a large area, rather than trying to apply Lustro by hand, I got out my car waxing random orbital buffer with a white buffing bonnet. Using a spoon, I applied a few tablespoons to the floor (it said not to mix the stuff so I didn't. When opened, Lustro has 1/2" of water on top of an orange gritty material). I turned on the buffer and moved it around randomly across the tile. Recommendation: if you have knee pads, use them to save your knees). The instructions say to spray water on the area when the water is worked out of the material - I added a little but realized that the bonnet was wet from absorbing much of the fluid so expected that would likely work as is. I buffed the areas for about 5 minutes and at this point, I had no idea if Lustro would work. I cleaned up the areas with a white cotton cloth and water - rinsing out the cloth as necessary. I let the floor dry and p r e s t o - perfect. The gloss was back and it looks superb. Easy peasy. In all, I used about 1/3 of one 8oz container of Lustro. I now want to buff all of the tile because the treated areas look so gorgeous and I have a lot left over (though don't worry, it blends perfectly to the surrounding tile. My desire to use Lustro on all of the tile is more of a compulsion than a necessity). I am going to reseal the areas today with a sealer spray. Great product - I highly recommend.

The marble counter top in the bathroom of our new home had lots of rings where the previous owners had apparently set down bottles of cleaning supplies and toiletries that had dripped. The acidic solutions had eaten away the finish of the marble (which is subject to etching, like limestone) and left lots of rings and blotches. I decided to try this product, and it worked great. A couple of notes: 1) It's a polishing compound, so it requires some serious pressure for deep etching. For some of the rings, I had to really lean into the work, apply a lot of pressure, and keep rubbing for about five minutes. Even at that, a couple of the rings took two tries. 2) If the etching is really deep (e.g., in one place on our counter, it looked like they had set down a drippy bottle of CLR, which really ate into the marble), this polishing compound won't fix it. Deep etching in marble is like a deep gouge in wood -- fine sanding isn't going to get rid of it. This stuff is expensive, so I was concerned about the number of 1-star reviews. But I think that if you really lean into the work, and have realistic expectations about deep etching, you'll be very pleased with this polishing compound. Of the dozen bad rings on our counter, ten are now completely gone, and the other two (the really deep ones) are much less noticeable than before. It took about one third of the jar to tackle those dozen rings (some with two treatments), so the small jar goes a long way, and is a lot cheaper than contracting out the job. I found that use a very damp cloth was key; otherwise the polishing compound dries out, gets crumbly, and becomes hard to work with and ineffective. If you use a wet cloth, the polishing compound remains in paste form, rather than drying out, and it works much better. At least that was my experience.

Against my better judgement I selected what my designer presented - a lovely limestone (non shiney) for a natural look for a 2nd bath I had remodeled in "vintage Hawaiian. The limestone is in the shower and on the floor (18x18 tiles) I loved that I could see fossils and historic sea life, etc. right IN the tiles and the color reminds me of Hawaii's sand/beach. Long after the GC left the project however I noticed "water swipe marks" on my gorgeous limestone floors from the angle of sitting on the toilet. I was heart broken. Thinking my house cleaner had spilled mop water and hastily wiped it up I inquired and she said no, she noticed the water stains too! I was hoping to use this Lustro Etch Remover product to removed these stains-as they were only water marks right? Well first this product says to do 4" square sections for several minutes at a time. Well after an hour and rubbing each 18" tile, wiping up the dried powder residue, rinsing and wiping again -there are STILL the original water swipe marks! My product had really separated and I shook and stirred it but the liquid just sat on top of the sediment paste. I tried to make sure I got the pasty product on my rag to rub in circles on the tiles. Also, the instructions should be more detailed. (and yes I even watched the how to videos online). How to dispose of the product. How to clean the product off the surface, once used. Wipe and rinse? More? Is distilled water required the entire process? Is the product safe to rinse the rag in the sink? (it contains acid upon further reading so I threw the rag in the trash.) And also the paper towels after the wipe down and rinsing. Perhaps this product works for small stains you can rub and rub (I actually saw a tiny red strip when I was nose above my limestone floor that I had never before noticed that may have been a toe's nail polish line mark<?> -and this DID buff that tiny red line out)- but why oh why did it not remove the simple, almost transparent water streak marks? I am now wondering if the contractor or tile installer had some sort of chemical or cleaning agent on his stupid rag when he "wiped up" on his job for my bathroom floor. Save your sanity and NEVER install any porous stone in a bathroom or kitchen (sealed or unsealed) unless you fully have the patience and $$$ to address the issues that can come with it. I should have trusted my gut to not take the risk of such headaches-I live alone and knew I could take care of the product- I wipe my shower after every use -but I never thought the installer or GC would ruin my pricey limestone tiles!

My tenants left a lot of etching on my vanity counters. A lot were easily removed with a lot of elbow grease but the ones I assume were from cleaning bottles were unable to be removed.

I bought the Lustro Italiano Etch Remover two years ago to remove etch marks on my two Carrera marble vanity tops. I was somewhat skeptical that it would work, and I was hesitant to use it in case it ruined the marble. Yesterday, I finally got up the nerve to try it, and I am so glad that I did. After watching the Lustro Italiano video (which I recommend), I applied the remover and worked it around the faucets. This area had been dull ever since installation, so I didn't expect much difference. After about 5 minutes I could see a reflection in the marble. I was so delighted by the results that I worked on the etch marks. I'm not sure what caused them but they were in a spray pattern all over the vanity. It took only about 5 minutes of working on each section and the etch marks were gone. I could have left it there but I went over the vanity top again, and they now gleam. It took me a total of approximately 2 hours start to finish on each vanity top. I used a dampened paper towel and about a tablespoon of the compound for each 4-6" section. I worked in a circular motion, and ensured that I didn't leave any of the mix on the countertop for too long. After the area was completed I used a wet cloth to wipe of the residue and then buffed with a dry cloth. I then sealed the countertop. I ventilated the area, covered the floor with newspaper and wore rubber gloves while working. I highly recommend this product. I was concerned about using it, but now my countertops look beautiful, and I am very glad that I decided to try it.

Me encantó el producto, retiró la mancha de vinagre en el piso de mármol. La quito en un 80 a 90%. Busqué información de cómo retirar la mancha y el producto de venta en AMAZON. Comentó que es poco el producto, pero cumplió con la expectativa. Y claro que lo recomiendo.

Had a patch of dull marble flooring and now I don’t. Extremely toxic so use gloves. It takes a bit of muscle power to rub and shine this on but it’s well worth it to fix damaged marble

This product removed a whole coffee table worth of either water stains or chemical cleaner marks. The table is Nero marquina marble. It shines now! I will happily purchase more as the whole tub was used doing the table. 1 tea spoon for 4 inches doesn’t go that far so bare this in mind if it is more than a small spot.