Marble Care For Vinegar Stain
by Pat
QUESTION:Please advise me on how to remove a vinegar stain from a pickle jar that broke on a white marble floor. Thanks!ANSWER:Pat, I imagine you cleaned it up pretty quick so the damage is likely mild. What you have is "etching" and not a true stain.A stain occurs when a substance is absorbed into the marble creating a darker spot. Etching occurs when an acidic substance like vinegar/pickle juice contacts the marble. The acids corrode the marble creating a dull and/or lighter spot. People often call them "water-spots" or "glass-rings." Marble care for removing etch marks depends on what type of finish (honed/tumbled or polished) the marble floor has. It's likely honed/tumbled, but if polished (glossy/shiny), then you'll need to use a good marble polishing compound like SCP- Marble Polishing Paste which I find works the best. It's easy to use. Basically just rubbing the paste on the spot to restore the color and shine. However, if the finish is honed or tumbled you'll need to follow the step-by-step instructions in the Removing Etch Marks Manual. This process is also fairly easy and you can do it yourself cheaply. Good Luck, Ryan P.S. Get all the facts, answers, explanations and simple solutions with step-by-step instructions for any issue, problem or question with our Granite & Marble Maintenance Manuals.  I highly recommend Stone Care Pro Products to maintain all your marble, stone and granite countertops and floors in optimal condition. I've used other good products (Stone Tech, Miracle, MB) but found Stone Care Pro is the most reliable and effective and cheaper too! |
