Bleach On Marble Stains

There also are light grayish stains around the drains.

Bleach on marble stains.

Marble is made of calcium carbonate which reacts with acidic and alkaline substances like bleach. 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. Even once the mold spores are dead the black staining may remain.

The bleach has etched the marble causing the dull light spots on your table top. Mold is a common problem in many bathroom settings. First i tried a mild solution of dishwashing soap and water. I started to scrub.

Or rust stains will show up near metal decorations and a water source. Mold can stain marble bathroom countertops floors etc. Water stains are yet another common stain that occurs on marble. Bleaching stains removes most discoloration from unsealed marble.

I don t recommend this unless like. 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. Think about what objects are typically used near the area of the stain. I have some light hard water and rust stains on my cultured marble one piece bathroom vanity tops with sinks.

For example coffee stains will show up on a marble kitchen countertop near the coffee marker. Other than the stains the cultured marble is in very good condition and the original gel coat still is relatively shiny. 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 our article of etch removal.

Razor blade and paint striper. 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. See paint stain section below.

If you don t catch a spill quickly hello red wine spilled at a lasts until 2am dinner party there s hope. The reaction happens in seconds and corrodes or eats away the marble essentially destroying the polished layer on the surface. Because of its porous nature stains and dirt seep into the marble and are difficult to remove by traditional cleaning methods. Only use bleach on light colored marble and do not.

See mold stains section below. The yellow stain didn t fade a bit. Although the surface is disinfected and safe it may remain unsightly. For most organic food stains the marble institute.

Mold stains can be difficult to remove. Removing mold stains from marble. If the hydrogen peroxide was unable to remove the staining diluted bleach may be the only product able to do so. The above table details what you will need to remove each type of stain.