Marble Water Ring Removal

by Kitty Williams
(Ocala, FL)

QUESTION:

Water rings on table top, how do I remove them safely?

ANSWER:

The only way to remove glass rings is with a marble polishing powder.

The "water rings" are actually marks of corrosion (etch marks) caused by a reaction between the calcite based marble and an acidic substance (juice, coffee, alcohol, soda, etc.).

The acid eats into the marble removing the thin polished layer of marble leaving a lighter dull spot most noticeable on polished surfaces.

Since the shiny polish on marble is created by friction and grinding (not a chemical) that's what you'll have to do to restore the polish in the damaged are.

I recommend MB-11 Polishing Powder (follow link under 'countertop care').

You'll find lots of products labeled "marble polish," but most of these are meant to just enhance a little the polish that is already there and will not work for your problem... that's why I recommend the above polish... it'll work.

If it doesn't work, then you have severe damage that can only be repaired by a marble restoration professional, but for most etch marks the MB-11 will get the job done.

Comment back and let us know how it works out via the link below.

Good Luck,
Ryan

I highly recommend MB Stone Care Products to maintain all your marble, granite and stone countertops and floors in optimal condition. I've used other good products (Stone Tech, Miracle) but found MB Stone Care products to be the most reliable and effective.