Bleach On White Marble

Your tiles may end up etched pitted or discolored.

Bleach on white marble.

A lot of times the mold is still there and is a living organism. Only use bleach on light colored marble and do not use the poultice method on sealed marble surfaces. Bleach can be used sparingly in certain situations in a very very dilute solution but more often than not people get the mix wrong and etch their marble. The damage from bleach stems from an entirely different characteristic.

The yellow stain didn t fade a bit. If iron is present in the marble tile it will begin to oxidize when exposed to water or other oxidizers such as acids and household bleach. Purchase marble polish and apply it according to the manufacturer s instructions. The use of bleach is the another great method of removing mold stains from marble.

Work in a well ventilated area. Wear old clothing and rubber gloves when working with bleach. It is for this reason that we recommend not using white marble in a shower. So it s best just not to use it.

Etching is corrosion that eats away at the marble which will cause dull and light colored or clear spots. 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. 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. I started to scrub.

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. If the hydrogen peroxide was unable to remove the staining diluted bleach may be the only product able to do so. Bleaching stains removes most discoloration from unsealed marble. First i tried a mild solution of dishwashing soap and water.

The bleach works great because it kills the mold and also helps to remove the mold stain that is left behind once the mold is gone. Some professionals also recommend applying a clear protective marble wax but refrain from doing so with white. Calcium carbonate the primary compound in marble can be highly reactive to both acidic and alkaline cleaners. We see mold the most in grout or in corners of marble showers.