how to clean and seal slate

What's the best way to clean and seal the solid slab of black slate in front of my fireplace. It's in the family room so the stains are probably thinks the kids have spilled. The finish is rough but the slate absorbs everything. Water, detergent and a stiff brush did nothing. Then I'd like to seal it so it stays clean. Thanks. Jill

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  1. esther_4 on 2008-04-30 15:39:44.971677

    What's the best way to clean and seal the solid slab of black slate in front of my fireplace. It's in the family room so the stains are probably thinks the kids have spilled. The finish is rough but the slate absorbs everything. Water, detergent and a stiff brush did nothing. Then I'd like to seal it so it stays clean. Thanks. Jill

  2. esther_4 on 2008-04-30 14:26:18.659428

    Hey All, We have some oil stains on the slate sidewalk. We are in NYC, hence cannot replace the sidewalk with anything remotely resembling "ease." How do we get these stains out? Thanks, Anne

  3. irwin100 on 2008-05-01 07:42:20.452348

    Dick Use a "power washer". If you don't own one, you should be able to rent one. Dick djgarcia@... "Still diagonally parked in a parallel world"

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