Black Marble Bar Top Beer Stain

QUESTION:

I have a new bar and the top is black shiney marble' how do i get a spot of it shiney again? A beer leaked on it left a spot.

ANSWER:

Beer like all alcohol is acidic. Marble is reactive to acids and the acid will corrode the marble countertop destroying the shiny polished layer leaving a dull and discolored spot or ring.

It's called "etching" and it's a known marble cleaning issue.

Too late now, but because marble etches it isn't a good choice for a wet bar top.

Luckily, you can use SCP: Marble Polishing Paste to remove etch marks.

Be sure to use coasters diligently and store alcohol, etc. on a tray. But the above paste is easy to use and will restore all but the rare severe (rough to touch) etch marks, so it good to have around.

For severe etching your only option is to hire a marble maintenance pro, but again severe etching is not common.

Good Luck,
Ryan

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