Bleach On Marble Stains

Mold can stain marble bathroom countertops floors etc.

Bleach on marble stains.

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. Calcium carbonate the primary compound in marble can be highly reactive to both acidic and alkaline cleaners. Getting out pesky stains. Because of its porous nature stains and dirt seep into the marble and are difficult to remove by traditional cleaning methods.

Although the surface is disinfected and safe it may remain unsightly. Marble is made of calcium carbonate which reacts with acidic and alkaline substances like bleach. Removing mold stains from marble. Razor blade and paint striper.

The above table details what you will need to remove each type of stain. See our article of etch removal. If the hydrogen peroxide was unable to remove the staining diluted bleach may be the only product able to do so. Bleaching stains removes most discoloration from unsealed marble.

Only use bleach on light colored marble and do not. Or rust stains will show up near metal decorations and a water source. See mold stains section below. 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.

I don t recommend this unless like. Even once the mold spores are dead the black staining may remain. See paint stain section below. The bleach has etched the marble causing the dull light spots on your table top.

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. If you don t catch a spill quickly hello red wine spilled at a lasts until 2am dinner party there s hope. There also are light grayish stains around the drains. Water stains are yet another common stain that occurs on marble.

Mold stains can be difficult to remove. Your tiles may end up etched pitted or discolored. I started to scrub. For most organic food stains the marble institute.

Marble stain identification tips. First i tried a mild solution of dishwashing soap and water. Mold is a common problem in many bathroom settings. Other than the stains the cultured marble is in very good condition and the original gel coat still is relatively shiny.

Below are some more specifics on the method of removal for each stain. Think about what objects are typically used near the area of the stain. For example coffee stains will show up on a marble kitchen countertop near the coffee marker. I have some light hard water and rust stains on my cultured marble one piece bathroom vanity tops with sinks.