Orange Juice Marble Stain
by Sarah
QUESTION:Help! My son spilled orange soda on the surface, and it stained...what can I do???Thank you! ANSWER:Marble can have two types of "stains."A true stain happens when something (orange juice) is absorbed into the marble creating a darker colored spot. A second type of stain that is not really a stain is called "etching." Etching happens when an acidic substance (like orange juice) corrodes the shiny surface layer leaving a dull and lighter colored spot behind. Nothing is absorbed however. A third possibility is that you have both a stain and an etch mark caused by the orange juice corroding the marble and then absorbing into it. The remedy for each is different. If you have a stain, then you won't be able to clean it in traditional fashion... spray a cleaner on it, etc. You'll find complete step-by-step instructions for removing all types of stains in the Removing Stains Manual. If you have an etch mark, then SCP- Marble Polishing Paste will fix it and restore the shine and color. If you have both, then you'll need to remove the stain first, then restore the etch mark with the paste. But the good news is that both procedures are simple... you can easily do this yourself and most likely will completely remove any blemish. 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! |
