Bleach On White Marble

The damage from bleach stems from an entirely different characteristic.

Bleach on white marble.

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. The best marble whitening method is to use a combination of a mild cleaning agent mixed with an absorbent material known as whiting finely ground white chalk which can be found in most paint or home improvement stores. If the hydrogen peroxide was unable to remove the staining diluted bleach may be the only product able to do so. Wear old clothing and rubber gloves when working with bleach.

Your tiles may end up etched pitted or discolored. 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. First i tried a mild solution of dishwashing soap and water. I started to scrub.

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. The yellow stain didn t fade a bit. Bleach is alkaline so it doesn t pose the big risk of acidic cleaners which dissolve sensitive stone including marble. We see mold the most in grout or in corners of marble showers.

It is for this reason that we recommend not using white marble in a shower. Some professionals also recommend applying a clear protective marble wax but refrain from doing so with white. 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. I don t recommend this unless like.

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. Calcium carbonate the primary compound in marble can be highly reactive to both acidic and alkaline cleaners. Bleaching stains removes most discoloration from unsealed marble. Purchase marble polish and apply it according to the manufacturer s instructions.

So it s best just not to use it. A lot of times the mold is still there and is a living organism. Etching is corrosion that eats away at the marble which will cause dull and light colored or clear spots. Work in a well ventilated area.