How to get stains out of marble.
Clean calcium deposits off marble.
Vinegar for calcium removal.
One for removing mineral deposits and the other for removing general stains.
Below are two stain removal methods.
Cultured marble is a beautiful material but one that requires special care to keep it in good condition.
Both hard water deposits and soap scum are tough to remove.
It s easiest to clean the hard water stains and or soap scum if you spray on and let sit for 5 10 minutes and then scrub with a soft bristle brush or nylon pad.
Calcium carbonate is not only the main ingredient in limescale.
But before you can remove the stain from your marble you must first determine what type of stain it is.
This guide will take you through how to clean marble countertops address stains and seal the surfaces regularly but first face a stone cold fact.
If simply cleaning the spill does not work and you have a stain it is not the end of the world.
This cleaning solution is ph neutral and will not damage any marble.
As mentioned with spills being proactive is a key part of preventing damage due to stains.
It removes soap scum and leaves a nice shine.
This is one reason you have to be particularly careful when using products that remove limescale on natural stone.
A strong cleaner than dissolves limescale can also damage a marble worktop.
After cleaning rinse and buff dry.
This can quickly dull the appearance of the marble requiring you to find a product that will clean the calcium deposits without harming the marble finish.
A stain around the drain is likely from mineral deposits from the water that commonly sits in that area.
Removing calcium deposits from granite and slate.
General cleaners don t work which is why a product specifically formulated for this problem is needed.
Water stains on marble.
If you re cleaning cultured marble because of hard water stains use the same water and vinegar mixture above but let it dry for 30 minutes.
Removing hard water stains.
Vinegar is a safe and effective household product that you can use on calcium deposits in your cultured marble shower.
If your build up is a little stubborn around the faucets try cleaning with crystal clean and lightly scrubbing with an old soft toothbrush.
It s also found in limestone as the name suggests and marble too.
Calcium deposits often form on marble showers when hard water is present in the home.
Again we recommend cleaning with akemi crystal clean.
This occurs when water containing large amounts of mineral deposits like calcium and magnesium commonly called hard water is allowed time to dry on your marble surface.
Marble composed mainly of calcium carbonate.
It is a non aggressive cleaner that can be used daily to prevent calcium build up.