The yellow stain didn t fade a bit.
Bleach on marble stains.
Marble is a porous material just like any other stone.
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.
Getting out pesky stains.
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.
See paint stain section below.
Razor blade and paint striper.
For most organic food stains the marble institute.
Bleaching stains removes most discoloration from unsealed marble.
I don t recommend this unless like.
Below are some more specifics on the method of removal for each stain.
Even once the mold spores are dead the black staining may remain.
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.
Water stains are yet another common stain that occurs on marble.
See our article of etch removal.
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.
Removing mold stains from marble.
Think about what objects are typically used near the area of the stain.
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.
Marble stain identification tips.
I have some light hard water and rust stains on my cultured marble one piece bathroom vanity tops with sinks.
Only use bleach on light colored marble and do not.
Mold stains can be difficult to remove.
See mold stains section below.
Mold can stain marble bathroom countertops floors etc.
Although the surface is disinfected and safe it may remain unsightly.
Or rust stains will show up near metal decorations and a water source.
First i tried a mild solution of dishwashing soap and water.
Your tiles may end up etched pitted or discolored.
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.
Mold is a common problem in many bathroom settings.
The above table details what you will need to remove each type of stain.
If you don t catch a spill quickly hello red wine spilled at a lasts until 2am dinner party there s hope.
