Dark Green Marble Vanity Top Stain

by Dennis
(New York City)

QUESTION:

A can of proactiv was left on the marble countertop for about 20 minutes leaving a whitish colored ring. The active ingredient in proactiv is benzoyl peroxide, which is what I assume caused the discoloration...this happened about four days ago... how can I remove?

ANSWER:

The whitish ring is not actually a stain. It's an "etch mark."

Etching is a form of corrosion that occurs when an acidic and/or too alkaline substance contacts the marble. The acids eats into the marble surface causing a dull and often lighter discoloration.

It's physical damage to your countertop. A stain occurs when a substance is absorbed into the marble countertop and creates a darker spot.

I'm assuming your marble is polished (shiny), so you'll need MB-11 Marble Polishing Powder to repair the damage.

It's simple to use.

If your marble is honed and/or you'd like more detailed explanation/instructions then download our Removing Etch Marks manual.

Good Luck,
Ryan

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