The reaction happens in seconds and corrodes or eats away the marble essentially destroying the polished layer on the surface.
Bleach stains on marble.
See our article of etch removal.
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.
Removing mold stains from marble.
Water stains are yet another common stain that occurs on marble.
Mold can stain marble bathroom countertops floors etc.
Only use bleach on light colored marble and do not.
If the hydrogen peroxide was unable to remove the staining diluted bleach may be the only product able to do so.
See paint stain section below.
Mold stains can be difficult to remove.
For example coffee stains will show up on a marble kitchen countertop near the coffee marker.
Because marble is porous you should clean spills immediately or you run the risk of the stone developing stains.
Mold is a common problem in many bathroom settings.
Although the surface is disinfected and safe it may remain unsightly.
Bleaching stains removes most discoloration from unsealed marble.
The bleach has etched the marble causing the dull light spots on your table top.
Other than the stains the cultured marble is in very good condition and the original gel coat still is relatively shiny.
See mold stains section below.
Below are some more specifics on the method of removal for each stain.
Marble tile is just as susceptible to staining as solid marble but you can use the same method.
Marble is a porous material just like any other stone.
There also are light grayish stains around the drains.
Calcium carbonate the primary compound in marble can be highly reactive to both acidic and alkaline cleaners.
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.
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.
Because of its porous nature stains and dirt seep into the marble and are difficult to remove by traditional cleaning methods.
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 is made of calcium carbonate which reacts with acidic and alkaline substances like bleach.
Your tiles may end up etched pitted or discolored.
I have some light hard water and rust stains on my cultured marble one piece bathroom vanity tops with sinks.
Even once the mold spores are dead the black staining may remain.
Marble is a durable stone under most circumstances but it does require some special care.
Or rust stains will show up near metal decorations and a water source.