Bleach On Marble Stains

Marble is made of calcium carbonate which reacts with acidic and alkaline substances like bleach.

Bleach on marble stains.

If the hydrogen peroxide was unable to remove the staining diluted bleach may be the only product able to do so. Because of its porous nature stains and dirt seep into the marble and are difficult to remove by traditional cleaning methods. I started to scrub. Think about what objects are typically used near the area of the stain.

See our article of etch removal. Marble is a porous material just like any other stone. The above table details what you will need to remove each type of stain. I have some light hard water and rust stains on my cultured marble one piece bathroom vanity tops with sinks.

If you don t catch a spill quickly hello red wine spilled at a lasts until 2am dinner party there s hope. Getting out pesky stains. Water stains are yet another common stain that occurs on marble. Mold can stain marble bathroom countertops floors etc.

The yellow stain didn t fade a bit. For example coffee stains will show up on a marble kitchen countertop near the coffee marker. Mold is a common problem in many bathroom settings. Razor blade and paint striper.

See mold stains section below. Although the surface is disinfected and safe it may remain unsightly. These stains can be the result of a water glass that was left on a marble countertop for too long or from hard water buildup around sinks and showers. Or rust stains will show up near metal decorations and a water source.

The reaction happens in seconds and corrodes or eats away the marble essentially destroying the polished layer on the surface. First i tried a mild solution of dishwashing soap and water. Marble stain identification tips. The bleach has etched the marble causing the dull light spots on your table top.

Bleaching stains removes most discoloration from unsealed marble. Calcium carbonate the primary compound in marble can be highly reactive to both acidic and alkaline cleaners. Your tiles may end up etched pitted or discolored. In general we recommend against using any of our tilex bathroom cleaners both with and without bleach on marble so i wouldn t advise bleach usage here.

Even once the mold spores are dead the black staining may remain. Below are some more specifics on the method of removal for each stain. Mold stains can be difficult to remove. I don t recommend this unless like.

Only use bleach on light colored marble and do not. For most organic food stains the marble institute. Removing mold stains from marble. See paint stain section below.