Bleach Stains On Marble

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Bleach stains on marble.

Your tiles may end up etched pitted or discolored. See our article of etch removal. There also are light grayish stains around the drains. See paint stain section below.

Mold is a common problem in many bathroom settings. Although the surface is disinfected and safe it may remain unsightly. Even once the mold spores are dead the black staining may remain. Calcium carbonate the primary compound in marble can be highly reactive to both acidic and alkaline cleaners.

Marble is a porous material just like any other stone. A bleach stain on a black granite countertop is unsightly and has more than likely removed the top protective coating over the natural stone. Marble tile is just as susceptible to staining as solid marble but you can use the same method. Below are some more specifics on the method of removal for each stain.

Mold stains can be difficult to remove. Or rust stains will show up near metal decorations and a water source. 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.

Marble is a durable stone under most circumstances but it does require some special care. Other than the stains the cultured marble is in very good condition and the original gel coat still is relatively shiny. Bleaching stains removes most discoloration from unsealed marble. Marble stain identification tips.

The above table details what you will need to remove each type of stain. Marble is made of calcium carbonate which reacts with acidic and alkaline substances like bleach. 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.

Mold can stain marble bathroom countertops floors etc. Bleach can be used to clean granite but if the corrosive liquid is allowed to sit too long on the material it can eat through the protective layer of sealant. 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. I have some light hard water and rust stains on my cultured marble one piece bathroom vanity tops with sinks.

Water stains are yet another common stain that occurs on marble. Removing mold stains from marble. See mold stains section below. Think about what objects are typically used near the area of the stain.

The bleach has etched the marble causing the dull light spots on your table top.