Bleaching stains removes most discoloration from unsealed marble.
Bleach on marble stains.
I escalated from diluted simple green to undiluted simple green to a vinegar water solution to a diluted bleach situation to pure uncut bleach on a toothbrush.
Below are some more specifics on the method of removal for each stain.
The yellow stain didn t fade a bit.
Because of its porous nature stains and dirt seep into the marble and are difficult to remove by traditional cleaning methods.
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.
Other than the stains the cultured marble is in very good condition and the original gel coat still is relatively shiny.
Or rust stains will show up near metal decorations and a water source.
Only use bleach on light colored marble and do not.
Removing mold stains from marble.
Calcium carbonate the primary compound in marble can be highly reactive to both acidic and alkaline cleaners.
For example coffee stains will show up on a marble kitchen countertop near the coffee marker.
Even once the mold spores are dead the black staining may remain.
There also are light grayish stains around the drains.
See our article of etch removal.
Mold can stain marble bathroom countertops floors etc.
Getting out pesky stains.
Marble stain identification tips.
The bleach has etched the marble causing the dull light spots on your table top.
Razor blade and paint striper.
For most organic food stains the marble institute.
Think about what objects are typically used near the area of the stain.
Mold stains can be difficult to remove.
Marble is made of calcium carbonate which reacts with acidic and alkaline substances like bleach.
Although the surface is disinfected and safe it may remain unsightly.
If you don t catch a spill quickly hello red wine spilled at a lasts until 2am dinner party there s hope.
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.
The reaction happens in seconds and corrodes or eats away the marble essentially destroying the polished layer on the surface.
If the hydrogen peroxide was unable to remove the staining diluted bleach may be the only product able to do so.
First i tried a mild solution of dishwashing soap and water.
Water stains are yet another common stain that occurs on marble.
I have some light hard water and rust stains on my cultured marble one piece bathroom vanity tops with sinks.
The above table details what you will need to remove each type of stain.
I started to scrub.
I don t recommend this unless like.
See paint stain section below.
See mold stains section below.
