Bleach On Marble Tile

If you re wondering how to clean grout and whether or not bleach is safe to use read on.

Bleach on marble tile.

Marble tile is just as susceptible to staining as solid marble but you can use the same method to remove stains from marble tile as you would solid stone. Almost every guide for the care and maintenance of marble warns that you should not use bleach vinegar or other harsh cleaners. To avoid this never use bleach or other harsh cleaners in an attempt to remove the stain. However oftentimes homemade marble cleaner can be made with items from around the house.

The use of bleach is the another great method of removing mold stains from marble. We see mold the most in grout or in corners of marble showers. Find out how you can remove stains from your marble and keep the stone in great shape. When marble is damaged by an acid it is called etching.

Your tiles may end up etched pitted or discolored. 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. Marble is made of calcium carbonate which reacts with acidic and alkaline substances like bleach. This is because these cleaners contain acidic materials or chlorine both of which can permanently damage your marble countertops or marble floors.

Add 2 quarts of bleach to one gallon of water and follow the steps just as if you had the marble mildew remover product. Before you apply the diluted bleach it is important to thoroughly wet the area with clean water. In our experience bleach is not quite as effective. A lot of times the mold is still there and is a living organism.

Marble tile is less expensive than marble slab. Marble is one of the most beautiful materials on the planet. 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 reaction happens in seconds and corrodes or eats away the marble essentially destroying the polished layer on the surface.

There s only one exception to this rule and it will be mentioned below but there are better options for marble slate granite and other types of natural stone. Calcium carbonate the primary compound in marble can be highly reactive to both acidic and alkaline cleaners. 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. 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.

Call now for assistance. Harsh cleaners include any products that are acidic. Etching is corrosion that eats away at the marble which will cause dull and light colored or clear spots.