Cleaning Marble Cat Vomit Stain

by Rick
(Las Vegas)

QUESTION:

I have dark brown with creme marble floors. The cat vomited on the marble in 3 different spots. After cleaning the floor with warm water, I notice 3 stains (like a discolor) on the marble. Now the 3 spots are dull and have no shine. What can I do to correct this? I am sure the cat will do it again!
Thanks

ANSWER:

Rick, the cat vomit is acidic. Marble is sensitive to acids and will "etch" upon contact.

What happens is the acid eats away the shiny polished surface layer exposing the more raw marble underneath.

Well, polishing marble makes the surface shiny and brings out the color. When something etches the marble destroying the polish and revealing the dull and lighter marble it looks like a "stain," but it isn't.

Staining and etching are two completely different issues.

To remove the spots you'll need to use a good marble polishing compound like SCP- Marble Polishing Paste.

This is specifically made to restore the shine and color to etched marble. And you are right... probably won't be the last time you see this, so the paste is a must for good marble maintenance.

Good Luck,
Ryan

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