Our Experts Revived a Marble Countertop in Spring Hill With a Superb Stone Polishing Service

July 21, 2025

A marble counter can give you enough room to do different activities at once, but that also means that you have to be extra careful about potentially exposing the stone to abrasive chemicals. This kitchen countertop in Spring Hill had lost all its beauty after a single accident, to the homeowner's dismay. Her son had placed a leaking battery on the surface and, in a few minutes, traces of acid had left their mark on the stone.


After years of caring for the counter, the owner knew that regular cleaners would only do a surface-level job of removing the etch marks, so she immediately went online looking for a professional stone polishing service in Spring Hill, TN,. Sir Grout Nashville checked all her boxes, and she marveled at how easy it was to navigate our website while looking for specific content. This way, she checked our picture gallery and testimonial page before finally heading to our online scheduler.

She requested to have the counter assessed that same week, and our techs had no trouble meeting her request. On the scheduled date, the owner welcomed us into the house and we began the inspection right after entering her kitchen. The marks outshone all the details on the marble surface, to the point that we could see the battery's silhouette on the stone. Signs of etching spread all over the surface, and the acidic residue only made it look worn and damaged.

Despite all this, our experts confirmed that there were no permanent marks on the marble and that the surface could regain its smoothness after a professional polishing service. The homeowner was pleased with this news and thanked us for our assistance before setting the date for the visit.

At her convenience, our techs returned a few days later to work on the counter and immediately prepared the area with clear plastic and masking tape. The first step was removing all the acid residue on the surface, so we applied a stone-safe formula and carefully scrubbed off the stains. Our cleaner simplifies the process and saves a lot of time, so there's no need to use other products if you want to get a thorough result.

Then, our experts honed the marble with three sets of diamond pads. Each set had a different level of grit, so it was only a matter of repeating the process until the stone took a nice matte finish. Once we eliminated all the marks and signs of deterioration, we polished the surface with high-quality powders. In little time, the entire surface was glowing and there were no marks on the stone.

Our crew applied stone sealant all over the counter to complete the restoration, making sure that no part of the flat surface was left untouched. This powerful sealant is the ultimate protection you need on your natural stone surfaces; it repels external elements and minimizes the risks of corrosion and etching, even in areas where the stone is exposed to countless external agents.
By then, every inch of the marble met the expected standards. Our specialists called the client back into the kitchen. The result left her in awe and she expressed her relief, saying that she'd been about to lose any hope of getting the etch marks off the stone.

Before leaving her house, we shared some additional cleaning pointers to help her keep high-traffic surfaces in top condition. Traditional cleaners can do a lot of harm when used repeatedly on marble and other stone surfaces. By contrast, pH-neutral products like Sir Grout's Natural Hard Surface Cleaner represent the best option to preserve the marble's natural beauty while saving time in the process. Our product ensures that no dirt remains on the surface and complements the sealant's protection against wear and tear. It won't prompt discoloration because you have no harsh chemicals damaging the stone, so you can use it as often as needed in areas where spills are a common occurrence.

Soap-free cleaners are the first step to fight the signs of etching, but there are other ways to keep a smooth surface. Non-abrasive tools like a terry cloth or a towel will work best when scrubbing off the dirt. If you go for something sharper, like a steel wool, you're likely to leave deep scratch marks behind and hours of cleaning won't help conceal the damage. Other than that, a timely routine with multiple cleaning sessions per week is all you need to keep your stone surfaces looking as good as new. Our experts shared all these tips with the client and left with the satisfaction of a job well done.

When it comes to restoring natural stone surfaces, Sir Grout Nashville goes above and beyond what you wish to see in a hard surface restoration company. Our results speak for themselves, but if you want more in-depth information to deal with a specific issue, you can always reach out to us, and our techs will answer all your questions. Just call (615) 649-5929 or schedule a free quote online to request an appointment. Also, don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter so you don't miss our latest promotions and updates.