Sounds like i was right to admonish the girls to remove their nail polish elsewhere.
Acetone on white granite.
Okay i left a puddle of acetone blue tinted nail polish remover on a sample for the last hour.
Because acetone works as a solvent it is extremely effective in dissolving thick greasy stains.
However there are some situations when the careful application of acetone can help you remove stubborn stains.
Stone is one of the easiest surfaces to maintain.
Acids do not use cleaners with vinegar lemon juice or ammonia on your countertops.
It s always best to use a stone safe granite cleaner.
In addition fingernail polish contains acetone which is great for removing fingernail polish and your granite sealant.
The polish of the granite was removed unevenly.
Also it stained the quartz crystals but the white feldspar crystals look unscathed.
Acetone is a chemical that is too harsh for some surfaces.
Keep all cosmetics off the granite as most contain chemical residues that will damage your granite after long term exposure.
Granite is capable of handling acetone s strength so acetone can be used to clean granite floors and countertops.
Acetone is particularly useful when trying to remove stubborn stains from granite surfaces and using it is simple.
With the proper care your granite or marble countertop will stay new looking for years.