Bleach On Marble

Bleaching stains removes most discoloration from unsealed marble.

Bleach on marble.

The yellow stain didn t fade a bit. The bleach works great because it kills the mold and also helps to remove the mold stain that is left behind once the mold is gone. We see mold the most in grout or in corners of marble showers. So it s best just not to use it.

First i tried a mild solution of dishwashing soap and water. Before you apply the diluted bleach it is important to thoroughly wet the area with clean water. The reaction happens in seconds and corrodes or eats away the marble essentially destroying the polished layer on the surface. In our experience bleach is not quite as effective.

I don t recommend this unless like. Your tiles may end up etched pitted or discolored. The use of bleach is the another great method of removing mold stains from marble. On light colored marble you can dilute one quart of bleach with one gallon of hot water or for a small area a size appropriate 4 1 mixture to remove the stain.

Marble is a porous material just like any other stone. 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. I started to scrub. Add 2 quarts of bleach to one gallon of water and follow the steps just as if you had the marble mildew remover product.

A lot of times the mold is still there and is a living organism. 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. Depending on what the specific stain is the solvent can be 6 percent hydrogen peroxide mineral spirits etc. Almost every guide for the care and maintenance of marble warns that you should not use bleach vinegar or other harsh cleaners.

Combine the required solvent with water or baking soda. How to make a poultice. Calcium carbonate the primary compound in marble can be highly reactive to both acidic and alkaline cleaners. Only use bleach on light colored marble and do not.

Marble is made of calcium carbonate which reacts with acidic and alkaline substances like bleach. Combine the ingredients until the poultice is the consistency of peanut butter. Etching is corrosion that eats away at the marble which will cause dull and light colored or clear spots. However oftentimes homemade marble cleaner can be made with items from around the house.

Because of its porous nature stains and dirt seep into the marble and are difficult to remove by traditional cleaning methods.