Pure aloe gel may be applied to the surface of the skin for minor skin irritations. Children should never take oral aloe preparations. Adult. Slit the leaf of an aloe plant lengthwise and remove the gel from the inside, or use a commercial preparation.
Canton Flannel is a very soft material, and therefore is ideal for polishing items where a gentle touch is needed. Canton Flannel wheels are used in the jewelry trade to polish items with gold or silver plating, where no removal of metal is desired.
1 Use the same method for machine-polishing with the diamond-grit pads as you do when using a polishing stone. 2  Coat your granite countertops with a sealer every year to add a layer of protection. 3  This can slow down the rate at which stains can penetrate the granite's surface. After polishing with the stone, add a buffing compound to a soft rag or automotive buffer to add a sheen to your granite's surface. 2  If you need to use a powered polisher or grinder on larger areas of granite, practice on a leftover piece of granite first to get the feel of the machine.