Calcium carbonate the primary compound in marble can be highly reactive to both acidic and.
Can you use bleach on tumbled marble.
The effect of the process makes the marble look like natural stone.
Hydrogen peroxide is acidic so it will etch dull and or discolor your marble countertops.
Iron is a mineral found in stone and can occur randomly throughout the stone.
However bleach can only kill mold on non porous surfaces as it does not penetrate porous surfaces.
The yellow stain didn t fade a bit.
Bleach kills 99 9 of bacteria viruses and mold or mildew.
I started to scrub.
Just be careful not to.
Tumbled marble flooring is made from marble that has been spun in a machine to remove the sharp edges.
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.
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.
Can you get it off my husband asked.
Dry the marble after each use to prevent mold growth.
Many white marble tiles contain naturally occurring deposits of iron.
Because of its porous nature it can get stained with grime molds and mildew liquids and other contaminants easily therefore requiring regular cleaning.
You can also clean marble floors with a solution of dish soap and warm water and you don t need to get down on your hands and knees.
First i tried a mild solution of dishwashing soap and water.
It s totally fine to use a mop.
You could use it cleaning the grout but of course you ll get the bleach on the tumbled marble tile.
Almost every guide for the care and maintenance of marble warns that you should not use bleach vinegar or other harsh cleaners.
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.
When marble is damaged by an acid it is called etching.
If you are going to use bleach for any cleaning it is very important you understand the safe way to do so.
A very very dilute bleach solution could work but could etch.
You can remove mold with a diluted bleach or peroxide solution but it s best to prevent mold from growing in the first place.
Unfortunately i can t give you a recommendation for bleach usage on tumbled marble tiles.
This is because these cleaners contain acidic materials or chlorine both of which can permanently damage your marble countertops or marble floors.