Even once the mold spores are dead the black staining may remain.
Bleach on marble stains.
Removing mold stains from marble.
Although the surface is disinfected and safe it may remain unsightly.
The above table details what you will need to remove each type of stain.
Mold stains can be difficult to remove.
The bleach has etched the marble causing the dull light spots on your table top.
Because of its porous nature stains and dirt seep into the marble and are difficult to remove by traditional cleaning methods.
First i tried a mild solution of dishwashing soap and water.
If the hydrogen peroxide was unable to remove the staining diluted bleach may be the only product able to do so.
I have some light hard water and rust stains on my cultured marble one piece bathroom vanity tops with sinks.
Mold is a common problem in many bathroom settings.
If you don t catch a spill quickly hello red wine spilled at a lasts until 2am dinner party there s hope.
The yellow stain didn t fade a bit.
Think about what objects are typically used near the area of the stain.
Getting out pesky stains.
Bleaching stains removes most discoloration from unsealed marble.
Or rust stains will show up near metal decorations and a water source.
Your tiles may end up etched pitted or discolored.
Mold can stain marble bathroom countertops floors etc.
There also are light grayish stains around the drains.
Other than the stains the cultured marble is in very good condition and the original gel coat still is relatively shiny.
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.
Razor blade and paint striper.
Below are some more specifics on the method of removal for each stain.
See our article of etch removal.
Only use bleach on light colored marble and do not.
Calcium carbonate the primary compound in marble can be highly reactive to both acidic and alkaline cleaners.
For example coffee stains will show up on a marble kitchen countertop near the coffee marker.
Marble stain identification tips.
Marble is a porous material just like any other stone.
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.
I don t recommend this unless like.
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.
The reaction happens in seconds and corrodes or eats away the marble essentially destroying the polished layer on the surface.
See mold stains section below.
Water stains are yet another common stain that occurs on marble.
For most organic food stains the marble institute.