Lustro Italiano Etch Remover, 8 Ounce

I bought this to fix a marble countertop that was etched with vinegar. it worked fantastic and it was really easy to use. I just watched a video that was on here. I would definitely buy and use this product again.

Last week, I tried cleaning my humidifier with vinegar and water mix in a spray bottle on my marble countertop, not knowing that it will etch it. It left white, hazy splash marks everywhere and a huge 3 x 8 inch spot at the front of my sink. I freaked out and tried using marble cleaner, dish soap, water and nothing worked. I started googling and found this product.I first tried the etch remover on the large spot. I had to use it 3 times and it did get some of it off but that took about 20 minutes and at this point my face is red and I'm sweating. This includes me wiping everything up to see if the stain was gone and cleaning up the mess on floor. This wasn't as easy as I thought it would be.My husband suggested using a car buffer. I placed a scoop on the stain and pressed down firmly to buff. I buffed it a few times. It took all of the vinegar stain out! The splashed vinegar marks were easier to get out with the buffer but the large area does take some work. The large vinegar stained area does have a very dry feel compared to the rest of the marble feeling polished. I'm hoping it will feel smooth again after I seal the countertop. Regardless, I'm happy to not have that large white hazy stain there anymore!!I bought a impregnator sealer to seal the marble and I'll try dealing it tonight. On one of the websites I found, it says to clean the marble top with a marble cleaner and let it dry overnight and then seal it, repeat every 6 months to a year.Before you start cleaning your marble with this etch remover, I would highly suggest having a roll of paper towel, protecting your cabinets, and have some rags on hand. It is a bit messy and because my stain was towards the front of the sink, some of the product would drip off onto my cabinets and I had to quickly wipe it up so that it doesn't damage it. I kept a rag in the sink and would use that to wipe the etch remover off to see the result.Another review suggested watching a YouTube video about the product use and I would recommend it too.I don't have pictures of the stain because I wasn't planning on writing such an extensive review on this product but after all the hard work and the mess and it taking the vinegar stain out, I figured I'd write a review to help someone out who is dealing with the same issue. The pic are after I got done using the etch remover and of the buffer I used.Will definitely keep this etch remover on hand!

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.