Citrus and alcohol can dull a marble surface so don t places containers.
Damaged bleach on marble.
If the hydrogen peroxide was unable to remove the staining diluted bleach may be the only product able to do so.
This is a lengthy and slow process so the poultice needs to sit on top of the stain for at least 48 hours.
This is because these cleaners contain acidic materials or chlorine both of which can permanently damage your marble countertops or marble floors.
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.
Only use bleach on light colored marble and do not use the poultice method on sealed marble surfaces.
Wear old clothing and rubber gloves when working with bleach.
Bleach is alkaline so it doesn t pose the big risk of acidic cleaners which dissolve sensitive stone including marble.
Almost every guide for the care and maintenance of marble warns that you should not use bleach vinegar or other harsh cleaners.
I don t recommend this unless like.
I started to scrub.
Your tiles may end up etched pitted or discolored.
The damage from bleach stems from an entirely different characteristic.
The yellow stain didn t fade a bit.
When marble is damaged by an acid it is called etching.
Etching is corrosion that eats away at the marble which will cause dull and light colored or clear spots.
Unfortunately most common and popular household cleaners like bleach vinegar ammonia citrus cleaners and hydrogen peroxide are too harsh for use on marble and will cause damage to the finish.
First i tried a mild solution of dishwashing soap and water.
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.
This includes brand name cleaners as well.
Work in a well ventilated area.
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.
A marble poultice is first applied to the surface of the marble above the stain the liquid part of the poultice will be partially absorbed by the marble and will slowly draw out the stains from the marble pours into the white paste material.
