CLEAN & CARE FOR MARBLE & ALABASTER Do you own stained and dirty marbletop furniture or a marble statue, bust or other object that you don't know how to properly clean? Would you like to make that dull marble plant stand or pedestal shine again? And do you know the difference between alabaster and marble and how to properly care for both stones?

This latest booklet in our 'Professional Methods' series reveals PROFESSIONAL METHODS OF CLEANING AND PROPER CARE of Antique and Collectible MARBLE AND ALABASTER. These are the same methods advocated by museums and historic preservation experts around the world. Their use will add immediate value and beauty to a piece and give you a surefire way to buy low and sell high.

This thorough and comprehensive booklet--over 30 pages long--gives you the information you need to treat stains and discoloration caused by dirt, soot and pollution; oil and grease; wine, dye and ink; organic material; and metals (rust and copper). It defines and compares marble and alabaster, carefully addresses health and safety issues for home use of these methods and details the types of damage that may be encountered. In a clear, step-by-step format this fascinating booklet tells you how to remove dirt and stains and return your stone to its original grandeur.

It is written with the novice in mind by a full-time professional who trained in England under a master restorer and now practices in New York State. Packed with clear information and easy to use techniques--ones employed every day in our busy restoration studio--it is peppered with invaluable tips garnered from training and experience, and is practical rather than scholarly.

With this information, you will quickly learn how to properly and safely remove stains and care for your marble without damage to it, or you, in the process.

This is one of the easiest, most dramatic and exciting steps in restoration, and will restore beauty, color and value to your treasures!

Valued at $22, this booklet has a special price of $17.99 for our online customers. Shipping within the US by First Class Mail; please contact us for shipping costs to destinations worldwide. OR, for the same s/h charge, we now offer "instant gratification" with a downloadable PDF version of our booklet sent to you within hours of payment being received. The PDF version is attached in an email together with a link for a free download which enables you to read and print out the booklet on your own computer. Buyers, please let us know which version you would like: PDF via email or hard copy via US postal mail.

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