Remove Vinegar Stain On Marble Countertop
by Elisabeth
QUESTION:Soooo we bought a new house that has marble countertops in the kitchen... I was cleaning the coffeemaker w/vinegar, like I always have 1x/month & it left a huge stain! It seems like it traced the bottom of the coffeemaker on the countertop. In reading this... I'm sooooo in trouble, what should I do?ANSWER:Yes, Elisabeth... you are in big trouble, but I'm going to turn you into a marble maintenance magician!What you did was "etch" the marble. Etching occurs upon contact with acidic substances like vinegar, soda, coffee, wine and also from alkaline cleaning products (which covers most common household cleaners). The acids/cleaners corrode the marble, which removes the shiny layer exposing the dull and lighter colored raw marble underneath. To remove the etch mark from the vinegar you'll need to use a good marble polishing compound like SCP- Marble Polishing Paste... the one I like best. The paste is easy to use (rub on spot) and will restore the color and shine. In extreme circumstances where the etching is severe a marble restoration pro would be required to restore the surface. But most often the paste makes all look new again. Also, since you are new to marble maintenance I'd highly recommend you get the Cleaning Marble Secrets Guide. It will teach you everything you need to know about cleaning marble including DIY solutions to any issue or problem you may encounter, product recommendations, etc. You will certainly want to know all about proper marble care, because marble in the kitchen will require extra vigilance and maintenance to keep looking good. Regards, 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! |
