Water Spots on Marble Vanity Top
by Paul
QUESTION:I have had it professionally cleaned and the spots still emerge, even though we take care to wipe up after each use.I used hot water with dish soap and it improved slightly. Then I tried a bit of baking soda, but water spots remained. should I use bleach? ANSWER:Pure water will not stain or damage marble, so most likely what you have are etch marks.Many people describe the dull, lighter-colored etch spots as "water spots" or "water stains". Stains and etching are two different issues. A colored or oily substance absorbing into the marble causes a stain. An acidic or too alkaline substance contacting marble causes a chemical reaction resulting in the etch mark. It's physical damage to the marble itself requiring a restorative process. Cleaning marble will not do it, but a marble cleaning professional ought to recognize right away what the problem is and be able to fix it. For a marble vanity with a shiny, "polished" finish use the ETCH REMOVER / Marble polishing paste to restore the color and shine. For a honed finish you can't use the above product since it will change the finish, but you can repair the etching yourself following the directions in the Removing Etch Marks e-book. Or hire a true marble cleaning and maintenance professional to restore the finish, which is your only option if the etching is severe (rough to the touch). But severe etching is rare, so the described remedies should solve the problem. Good Luck, Ryan
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