Bleach On Marble Stains

Getting out pesky stains.

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. Or rust stains will show up near metal decorations and a water source. The bleach has etched the marble causing the dull light spots on your table top. 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. Mold can stain marble bathroom countertops floors etc. First i tried a mild solution of dishwashing soap and water. Your tiles may end up etched pitted or discolored.

The yellow stain didn t fade a bit. I don t recommend this unless like. Marble stain identification tips. Other than the stains the cultured marble is in very good condition and the original gel coat still is relatively shiny.

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. The above table details what you will need to remove each type of stain. For most organic food stains the marble institute.

I started to scrub. Razor blade and paint striper. Mold stains can be difficult to remove. Even once the mold spores are dead the black staining may remain.

See mold stains section below. There also are light grayish stains around the drains. Marble is a porous material just like any other stone. Marble is made of calcium carbonate which reacts with acidic and alkaline substances like bleach.

Removing mold stains from marble. Bleaching stains removes most discoloration from unsealed marble. See paint stain section below. The reaction happens in seconds and corrodes or eats away the marble essentially destroying the polished layer on the surface.

Think about what objects are typically used near the area of the stain. Only use bleach on light colored marble and do not. If you don t catch a spill quickly hello red wine spilled at a lasts until 2am dinner party there s hope. Below are some more specifics on the method of removal for each stain.

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. See our article of etch removal. Although the surface is disinfected and safe it may remain unsightly. For example coffee stains will show up on a marble kitchen countertop near the coffee marker.