But this generally only occurs with white marble like carrara.
White marble water stain.
If it does occur then replacing the tile is the only option.
As a new owner caretaker of white carrara marble countertops i learned all about the stone the care the consequences of my choice.
Our second method of removal is to use a fine steel wool grade 0000.
This is the reason certain white marble suddenly turn yellow.
See below for marble poultice process.
Marble does it stain and etch.
In addition spots result from water splashing around the sink.
For most organic food stains the marble institute.
These stains can be the result of a water glass that was left on a marble countertop for too long or from hard water buildup around sinks and showers.
The process is difficult to reverse and replacement of the tile may be necessary.
After a year our counters have scratches surface marks that look like water spots and glass rings and even a few chips.
Rub water stain with steel wool.
Other colors of marble don t carry iron deposits.
The same process is occurring with the iron in the marble.
Surprisingly we have very few discoloration marks.
Since marble is softer than other natural stones such as granite it is more susceptible to staining from cooking and spills.
Can usually be removed with a marble cleaner and a soft towel.
Mold can stain marble bathroom countertops.
If this does not work then use a fine steel wool grade 0000.
The following stain removal technique has proved successful in several cases.
We were warned that marble countertops stain and scratch easily.
If water and or air is eliminated the iron will not oxidize.
Mold is a common problem in many bathroom settings.
Etching is the cause of these seemingly transparent or chalky dull spots as seen in the photo at the top of the page.
Dry the surface around the water stain then rub in a circular pattern over the stain until the stain buffs out of the marble.
2 you could get rust stains either from the water or if you have white marble then iron deposits inside the marble can oxidize in a flood creating rusty stains.
Getting out pesky stains.
We ignored the naysayers because we love the look of marble but we have to admit they were correct.
Water stains are a common issue with marble countertops but pure water will not stain or damage marble.
Further confusing the issue people commonly refer to rings left by a glass of juice or wine as water marks or water stains these are not stains this is etching.