{"id":49906,"date":"2026-09-29T14:02:41","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T13:02:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/?p=49906"},"modified":"2026-09-29T14:02:41","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T13:02:41","slug":"how-to-remove-grease-stains-from-natural-stone-floors-and-patios","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/en\/how-to-remove-grease-stains-from-natural-stone-floors-and-patios\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Remove Grease Stains from Natural Stone Floors and Patios"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A splash of cooking oil beside the hob or a drip of barbecue fat on a patio can leave a mark long after the meal is over. The spill has been wiped up and the floor washed, yet a darker patch remains.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a familiar frustration with natural stone, but it does not necessarily mean the floor is permanently marked. What makes these stains so persistent comes down partly to the nature of the stone itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Does Grease Leave a Stain on Natural Stone?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural stone contains tiny pores that can absorb liquids. How readily this happens varies with the type of stone and any protective treatment already applied. Around cooking and dining areas, oil and melted fats can enter these pores, leaving a darker patch beneath the surface.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once absorbed, these deposits may be beyond the reach of routine cleaning, but a targeted stain remover can help draw them out.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Remove Grease from Natural Stone<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FILA\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.filasolutions.com\/eng\/products\/full-range\/cleaning-products\/stain-removers\/nospot\"><b>NOSPOT<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a ready-to-use spray for greasy and oily stains on natural stone, including marble and granite. It absorbs these deposits and dries into a fine white powder that can be brushed away.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before treatment, check if the floor has a wax finish. If it does, remove the wax from the whole affected tile after removing the stain, then restore the wax coating. <\/span><b>NOSPOT<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should also be applied at a surface temperature between 5\u00b0C and 30\u00b0C, which is particularly relevant when working outdoors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>To treat the affected area:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spray from a distance of 15 cm, holding the can at an angle of approximately 45\u00b0.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leave to dry for a few minutes, until a thin layer of white powder forms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove the powder using a brush.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wipe over with a damp cloth.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If traces remain, repeat the treatment. Fresh stains can be easier to resolve, while older marks may need more than one application.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p data-wp-editing=\"1\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-49915 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/nospot.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"680\" height=\"381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/nospot.png 680w, https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/nospot-300x168.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help Protect Against the Next Spill<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the stain has been dealt with, it is worth thinking about the next one. Around a kitchen island or an outdoor dining table, food and drink spills are a part of everyday life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A water-based stain and water repellent helps reduce the absorption of watery and oily stains, giving natural stone water- and oil-repellent protection. It retains a natural finish without forming a surface film, so protection does not have to mean a different look.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply to a clean, dry surface and test a small area first for colour changes. Follow the instructions for the stone\u2019s particular finish, and do not apply outdoors if rain is forecast. Protection takes effect after 24 hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The treatment helps limit absorption, but does not make stone stain-proof or protect it against acid attack. <\/span><b>Protection also works alongside good habits: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wipe up spills promptly rather than leaving them until the next clean, particularly in areas used regularly for preparing or serving food.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep Maintenance Easy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For everyday cleaning, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.filasolutions.com\/eng\/products\/full-range\/cleaning-products\/detergents\/cleaner-pro\"><b>CLEANER PRO<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> gently cleans natural stone without affecting treated or delicate surfaces. For routine maintenance, dilute at 1:200: 25 ml in 5 litres of water. At this dilution, no rinsing is needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This keeps regular washing simple, whether caring for a kitchen floor or maintaining a stone patio. If an individual greasy mark remains, return to targeted stain removal rather than repeatedly washing the whole area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-49939 \" src=\"https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Untitled-design.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"681\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Untitled-design.png 894w, https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Untitled-design-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Untitled-design-768x479.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsure How to Treat Your Particular Stone?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For advice on removing grease or choosing protection for a particular stone and finish, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.filasolutions.com\/eng\/assistance\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">our FILA team are here to help<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With the right approach, floors and patios can remain looking their best through shared meals, busy days and the occasional spill.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A splash of cooking oil beside the hob or a drip of barbecue fat on a patio can leave a mark long after the meal is over. The spill has been wiped up and the floor washed, yet a darker patch remains. 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