Removing Rust Stain in Carrara Marble
by Julia
QUESTION:Is it possible to remove a rust colored spot from Carrera marble. It seems to be a natural mar in the tile--not something I put on it. ThanksANSWER:Yes it is possible to remove rust stains from marble, however, it can be difficult.You'll find complete step-by-step instructions in the Removing Marble & Granite Stains Manual for rust stains and any other type of stain. A regular cleaner and/or cleaning method won't work. And it may not be from something you put on the marble. If you had, the stain would most likely resemble the shape of whatever object rusted. It could be from iron deposits found in white marble rusting from contact with water that leaches through to the surface. You didn't say if the marble was a countertop or floor. Rust stains from iron deposits occur most often in floors and showers since water can get trapped under the tiles. If a countertop, then it's not likely to get worse than it is and may have been there all along. I have Carrara in a bathroom that has a tiny speck of iron on the surface. Looks exactly the same as day it was installed. But if indeed the stain is fairly noticeable and seems to be getting larger, then you need to determine where the water is coming from that is saturating the marble, rusting the iron and leaching out to the surface. But to remove the rust stain follow the procedure in the manual recommended above, but it will return if there's a leak or water under tiles, etc. 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.
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