Bleach On Marble Stains

Marble is a porous material just like any other stone.

Bleach on marble stains.

Calcium carbonate the primary compound in marble can be highly reactive to both acidic and alkaline cleaners. See mold stains section below. Getting out pesky stains. Marble stain identification tips.

I started to scrub. If you don t catch a spill quickly hello red wine spilled at a lasts until 2am dinner party there s hope. Even once the mold spores are dead the black staining may remain. 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.

Mold stains can be difficult to remove. Only use bleach on light colored marble and do not. For most organic food stains the marble institute. The above table details what you will need to remove each type of stain.

Marble is made of calcium carbonate which reacts with acidic and alkaline substances like bleach. See our article of etch removal. Because of its porous nature stains and dirt seep into the marble and are difficult to remove by traditional cleaning methods. Razor blade and paint striper.

There also are light grayish stains around the drains. 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. The bleach has etched the marble causing the dull light spots on your table top.

Mold can stain marble bathroom countertops floors etc. For example coffee stains will show up on a marble kitchen countertop near the coffee marker. 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 yellow stain didn t fade a bit.

Bleaching stains removes most discoloration from unsealed marble. 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. See paint stain section below. Water stains are yet another common stain that occurs on marble.

Removing mold stains from marble. Your tiles may end up etched pitted or discolored. Mold is a common problem in many bathroom settings. Think about what objects are typically used near the area of the stain.

Or rust stains will show up near metal decorations and a water source. If the hydrogen peroxide was unable to remove the staining diluted bleach may be the only product able to do so. I have some light hard water and rust stains on my cultured marble one piece bathroom vanity tops with sinks. Although the surface is disinfected and safe it may remain unsightly.