Bleach On Marble Floor

Michelle driscoll a cleaning expert recommends.

Bleach on marble floor.

Before you apply the diluted bleach it is important to thoroughly wet the area with clean water. If your marble is a dark surface bleach may not be your best option. A lot of times the mold is still there and is a living organism. Almost every guide for the care and maintenance of marble warns that you should not use bleach vinegar or other harsh cleaners.

Be sure to spray the marble mold remover or bleach solution in a small inconspicuous area on the marble surface prior to treating the mold. Only use bleach on light colored marble and do not. Bleaching stains removes most discoloration from unsealed marble. 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.

If your whole floor is etched or if the etched areas are rough then you may need to hire a marble maintenance professional to re surface your floor. 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. The use of bleach is the another great method of removing mold stains from marble. When marble is damaged by an acid it is called etching.

When cleaning marble be sure to stay away from harsh chemicals like bleach ammonia hydrogen peroxide and vinegar. This is because these cleaners contain acidic materials or chlorine both of which can permanently damage your marble countertops or marble floors. But for small dull spots rings spills and or if a small area of bleach etching 6x6 feet or less you can do it yourself. The reaction happens in seconds and corrodes or eats away the marble essentially destroying the polished layer on the surface.

After 5 10 minutes check and ensure that the bleach does not have a negative effect on your marble. Use a ph neutral soap diluted in hot water to mop the floors. We see mold the most in grout or in corners of marble showers. Calcium carbonate the primary compound in marble can be highly reactive to both acidic and alkaline cleaners.

Because of its porous nature stains and dirt seep into the marble and are difficult to remove by traditional cleaning methods. 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.