Lustro Italiano Etch Remover, 8 Ounce

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.

I've used this product in the past to remove etching from my bathroom marble vanity countertop. It worked pretty well but I used a buffing machine because I had a large area to cover and many etch marks. It still took a lot of time and many many passes to remove the etching. Using a buffing tool makes removing the etching less tedious but it makes a big mess. The sandy paste flings all over the place. There was no way I could do all of this large area by hand and I didn't mind the cleanup. It took the majority of the etching out and left my countertop nice and shiny. Fast forward a few years, it was time to do this job again. Ugh, so much work! Given the success I had with this product in the past, I purchased it again. I got decent results but after buffing for an hour I still had areas that I wasn't satisfied with. Perhaps some of the new etching was a little deeper than last time. The countertop looked much better but I wanted it even better. I decided to try another product. The new product (a little more expensive) seemed much stronger and worked much faster with less passes. I got better results removing the deeper etching, however, this other product also left my countertop a little dull. So this is what I ended up doing with great success, after first using Lustro Italiano Etch Remover and getting most of the etching out, followed by another pass with a stronger etch remover to get the deeper etching removed, I then did a third pass with Lustro Italiano Etch Remover to get the shine back. Keep in mind, all of this was done with an electric buffing tool which made the job doable but much more messy. With the amount of etching I had, there was no way I could do this by hand. The mess was worth the results! I gave this product 5 stars because it really does work. My only beef with this product is that half of the container is filled with water which you are instructed to remove before using. So, you're actually getting a container 1/2 filled with product. The other product I used was all powder which you moisten yourself with a few drops of water.... thus, you're getting a full container of product. Both worked well but Lustro Italiano Etch Remover left a better shine in the end.

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.

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.

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!

I have white cultured marble and was getting etch marks from handsoap (even after buying PH neutral soap) and water. I tried this product but with mixed results. First of all, it's not easy to use. It's a bit messy with the abrasive sand material, ensuring it stays "moist" (not sure to what degree it should be), and cleaning off the residue afterwards. I've diligently spent a fair amount of time trying various methods with this product and sometimes the etch marks are 80% gone, sometimes 40% ... those results aren't really worth spending that much time on it. I've had my cleaning lady use it as well (she's less meticulous in using it as she's trying to clean the entire house) and the results are much worse. You end up with 4 possibilities - scratchy looking surface because the abrasive material wasn't moist enough, cloudy surface because the chemical residue didn't fully come off, etch marks remain, or etch marks almost fully gone but you can tell slightly where the etch marks were. I'd recommend trying another product.

Works as intended. The product does remove shallow etching from counter tops. You do have to rub it a lot, almost like polishing an item. Because you only use a small amount this container will last a long time. Good value for the money. I would purchase it again.

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!