Think about what objects are typically used near the area of the stain.
Bleach on marble stains.
There also are light grayish stains around the drains.
Marble stain identification tips.
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.
See our article of etch removal.
Getting out pesky stains.
Below are some more specifics on the method of removal for each stain.
Water stains are yet another common stain that occurs on marble.
Your tiles may end up etched pitted or discolored.
The above table details what you will need to remove each type of stain.
Mold is a common problem in many bathroom settings.
If the hydrogen peroxide was unable to remove the staining diluted bleach may be the only product able to do so.
I don t recommend this unless like.
Razor blade and paint striper.
For example coffee stains will show up on a marble kitchen countertop near the coffee marker.
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.
Removing mold stains from marble.
First i tried a mild solution of dishwashing soap and water.
Only use bleach on light colored marble and do not.
I have some light hard water and rust stains on my cultured marble one piece bathroom vanity tops with sinks.
Marble is a porous material just like any other stone.
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.
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.
Because of its porous nature stains and dirt seep into the marble and are difficult to remove by traditional cleaning methods.
Mold can stain marble bathroom countertops floors etc.
Marble is made of calcium carbonate which reacts with acidic and alkaline substances like bleach.
Bleaching stains removes most discoloration from unsealed marble.
The bleach has etched the marble causing the dull light spots on your table top.
Or rust stains will show up near metal decorations and a water source.
Other than the stains the cultured marble is in very good condition and the original gel coat still is relatively shiny.
For most organic food stains the marble institute.
See mold stains section below.
Mold stains can be difficult to remove.
See paint stain section below.
Although the surface is disinfected and safe it may remain unsightly.
Even once the mold spores are dead the black staining may remain.
