Bleach Stains On Marble

Removing mold stains from marble.

Bleach stains on marble.

Marble is a porous material just like any other stone. Mold stains can be difficult to remove. The above table details what you will need to remove each type of 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.

Marble tile is just as susceptible to staining as solid marble but you can use the same method. Below are some more specifics on the method of removal for each stain. Mold can stain marble bathroom countertops floors etc. Mold is a common problem in many bathroom settings.

Or rust stains will show up near metal decorations and a water source. Bleaching stains removes most discoloration from unsealed marble. 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. Razor blade and paint striper.

See mold stains section below. A bleach stain on a black granite countertop is unsightly and has more than likely removed the top protective coating over the natural stone. Although the surface is disinfected and safe it may remain unsightly. Even once the mold spores are dead the black staining may remain.

Because of its porous nature stains and dirt seep into the marble and are difficult to remove by traditional cleaning methods. 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. There also are light grayish stains around the drains.

Your tiles may end up etched pitted or discolored. Marble stain identification tips. Think about what objects are typically used near the area of the stain. Calcium carbonate the primary compound in marble can be highly reactive to both acidic and alkaline cleaners.

Bleach can be used to clean granite but if the corrosive liquid is allowed to sit too long on the material it can eat through the protective layer of sealant. I have some light hard water and rust stains on my cultured marble one piece bathroom vanity tops with sinks. See our article of etch removal. The reaction happens in seconds and corrodes or eats away the marble essentially destroying the polished layer on the surface.

For example coffee stains will show up on a marble kitchen countertop near the coffee marker. Because marble is porous you should clean spills immediately or you run the risk of the stone developing stains. If the hydrogen peroxide was unable to remove the staining diluted bleach may be the only product able to do so. Only use bleach on light colored marble and do not.

See paint stain section below.