A bleach stain on a black granite countertop is unsightly and has more than likely removed the top protective coating over the natural stone.
Bleach stain on marble countertop.
Many store bought cleaners such as lysol windex and even bleach contain acids that initiate corrosion and leave stains and etching.
The bleach has etched the marble causing the dull light spots on your table top.
Marble contains calcium carbonate which causes an adverse reaction when exposed to acids.
Marble is made of calcium carbonate which reacts with acidic and alkaline substances like bleach.
On white marble the staining.
I also had a bleach stain on my black granite countertop.
Your go to homemade cleaners aren t always acceptable when marble counter cleaning either.
Mold can stain marble bathroom countertops floors etc.
So a lot of the things that work for removing stains out of marble will not work for cultured marble and may actually damage it or the outer gel coat.
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.
Marble is durable and has a distinctive classic look.
Thank you for any help you can provide.
Mold is a common problem in many bathroom settings.
Bleach and bleach based cleaners have a high ph and can be very alkaline which isn t safe for cleaning marble.
Water stains are yet another common stain that occurs on marble.