Marble is a porous material just like any other stone.
Bleach on marble stains.
There also are light grayish stains around the drains.
Calcium carbonate the primary compound in marble can be highly reactive to both acidic and alkaline cleaners.
First i tried a mild solution of dishwashing soap and water.
See mold stains section below.
Your tiles may end up etched pitted or discolored.
Water stains are yet another common stain that occurs on marble.
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.
I don t recommend this unless like.
Even once the mold spores are dead the black staining may remain.
Only use bleach on light colored marble and do not.
See paint stain section below.
For most organic food stains the marble institute.
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.
Mold stains can be difficult to remove.
Getting out pesky stains.
Below are some more specifics on the method of removal for each stain.
Mold can stain marble bathroom countertops floors etc.
The yellow stain didn t fade a bit.
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.
Other than the stains the cultured marble is in very good condition and the original gel coat still is relatively shiny.
Think about what objects are typically used near the area of the stain.
I started to scrub.
Removing mold stains from marble.
Mold is a common problem in many bathroom settings.
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.
Bleaching stains removes most discoloration from unsealed marble.
Because of its porous nature stains and dirt seep into the marble and are difficult to remove by traditional cleaning methods.
Marble stain identification tips.
The reaction happens in seconds and corrodes or eats away the marble essentially destroying the polished layer on the surface.
Or rust stains will show up near metal decorations and a water source.
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.
If you don t catch a spill quickly hello red wine spilled at a lasts until 2am dinner party there s hope.
See our article of etch removal.
Although the surface is disinfected and safe it may remain unsightly.
