Bleach On White Marble

Bleach can be used sparingly in certain situations in a very very dilute solution but more often than not people get the mix wrong and etch their marble.

Bleach on white marble.

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. A lot of times the mold is still there and is a living organism. Etching is corrosion that eats away at the marble which will cause dull and light colored or clear spots. Bleaching stains removes most discoloration from unsealed marble.

The damage from bleach stems from an entirely different characteristic. 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. Some professionals also recommend applying a clear protective marble wax but refrain from doing so with white. Bleach is alkaline so it doesn t pose the big risk of acidic cleaners which dissolve sensitive stone including marble.

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. If the hydrogen peroxide was unable to remove the staining diluted bleach may be the only product able to do so. First i tried a mild solution of dishwashing soap and water. If iron is present in the marble tile it will begin to oxidize when exposed to water or other oxidizers such as acids and household bleach.

The best marble whitening method is to use a combination of a mild cleaning agent mixed with an absorbent material known as whiting finely ground white chalk which can be found in most paint or home improvement stores. Work in a well ventilated area. Only use bleach on light colored marble and do not use the poultice method on sealed marble surfaces. So it s best just not to use it.

Wear old clothing and rubber gloves when working with bleach. I started to scrub. Your tiles may end up etched pitted or discolored. I don t recommend this unless like.

Purchase marble polish and apply it according to the manufacturer s instructions. It is for this reason that we recommend not using white marble in a shower. Calcium carbonate the primary compound in marble can be highly reactive to both acidic and alkaline cleaners. 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.