Getting out pesky stains.
Bleach on marble stains.
See paint stain section below.
Your tiles may end up etched pitted or discolored.
Other than the stains the cultured marble is in very good condition and the original gel coat still is relatively shiny.
Mold is a common problem in many bathroom settings.
Marble stain identification tips.
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.
Bleaching stains removes most discoloration from unsealed marble.
If you don t catch a spill quickly hello red wine spilled at a lasts until 2am dinner party there s hope.
Only use bleach on light colored marble and do not.
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 mold stains section below.
First i tried a mild solution of dishwashing soap and water.
Below are some more specifics on the method of removal for each stain.
Calcium carbonate the primary compound in marble can be highly reactive to both acidic and alkaline cleaners.
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.
I don t recommend this unless like.
Mold stains can be difficult to remove.
I started to scrub.
Water stains are yet another common stain that occurs on marble.
Even once the mold spores are dead the black staining may remain.
Removing mold stains from marble.
Marble is a porous material just like any other stone.
I have some light hard water and rust stains on my cultured marble one piece bathroom vanity tops with sinks.
The bleach has etched the marble causing the dull light spots on your table top.
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.
For most organic food stains the marble institute.
There also are light grayish stains around the drains.
Because of its porous nature stains and dirt seep into the marble and are difficult to remove by traditional cleaning methods.
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.
Marble is made of calcium carbonate which reacts with acidic and alkaline substances like bleach.
If the hydrogen peroxide was unable to remove the staining diluted bleach may be the only product able to do so.
See our article of etch removal.
Mold can stain marble bathroom countertops floors etc.
