What Types of Stains Can Impact Marble? 

This artical is about 8 of the most common stains that marble countertops and other marble surfaces face. They are: 

1. Oil-Based stains 
2. Organic stains 
3. Rust stains 
4. Water stains 
5. Mold stains 
6. Ink stains 
7. Etch marks 
8. Paint stains 

Oil-Based stains 

Oil-Based stains are usually caused by many things you have in your home like: Cooking oil, grease, milk, butter, hand lotion, etc. The stains from these stuff usually appear to be light brown or yellow in color. 

Organic stains 

Organic stains are the most common on marble surfaces. For example, rings left behind by cups and other household substances. This type of stains can be light brown to dark brown in color. 

Rust stains

Nails, screws, and metal cans are a few examples, which can cause rust stains if left on the marble surface. Rust stains are generally copper or brown.

Water stains
Water stains are another common stain on marble. These stains may be caused by the water cup being placed on the marble countertop for too long, or it may be the accumulation of hard water around the sink and shower.

Mold stains
Mold is a common problem in many bathroom environments. Mold can stain marble bathroom countertops, floors, etc.

Ink stains
Marble countertops and other surfaces are no strangers to ink stains. Ink stains are caused by pens, highlighters, markers and even wine. The stain is usually water-based or alcohol-based.

Etch marks
Acids are one of the biggest enemies of marble. Substances such as lemon juice, orange juice and wine will corrode marble. Etching marks are the result of abrasion of the top layer of marble due to stains.

Paint stains
Finally, paint stains are another hazard faced by marble surfaces. The stain is usually the color of the paint that made it. The difficulty of removing stains depends on the size of the stains.

How to remove stains on marble?
Most marble stains can be removed with a homemade solution called plaster. Plaster is a thick paste that can remove stains on marble. This section will focus on how to remove each of the above stains.

Oil-based stains
Oily stains can be removed with plasters. This special plaster will be made of a combination including mineral spirits.

Organic stains
Organic stains can be removed with plasters. This plaster will contain 6% hydrogen peroxide. If you want to remove stains on dark marble, please be careful because hydrogen peroxide will brighten the marble.

Rust stains
Rust stains can usually be removed with plasters or non-acid rust removers. Unfortunately, rust stains are the most difficult stains to remove on marble. If you have tried these methods but still do not succeed, please contact a professional to evaluate the problem.

Water stains
Water stains can be easily removed from the marble. You can use ordinary marble cleaner or try to use 0000 grade steel wool to remove stains.

Mold stains
The best way to solve mold stains is to use a product specifically designed to remove mold and mildew stains on marble, such as this product.

Ink stains
As with organic stains, you can use a plaster made of 6% hydrogen peroxide to remove any ink stains.