Unfortunately there are also drawbacks with marble especially when you have to clean it.
Bleach on marble shower.
Dry the marble after each use to prevent mold growth.
Rust stains are common when you have white carrara marble in your shower.
The only time bleach can be used on natural stone if the tiles have a fresh seal granite gold daily cleaner may be enough to get rid of mold spots.
The use of bleach is the another great method of removing mold stains from marble.
Marble is a porous rock that tends to absorb chemicals and dyes that are found in traditional cleaners.
To keep mold from reappearing make sure you dry your shower thoroughly after every use.
The bleach works great because it kills the mold and also helps to remove the mold stain that is left behind once the mold is gone.
Using vertical or horizontal strokes gently rub the solution onto the shower walls paying extra attention to areas with mildew or soap scum.
Don t try to work the soap into the stone.
We see mold the most in grout or in corners of marble showers.
Regular cleaning is the best way to keep your cultured marble free from stains soap scum and dirt.
I had a shower guy come in and steam out the grout lines and touch up the color and reseal it but the bench in the shower has black dots in it which no amount of steaming or sanding fully helped.
If possible excess water from the shower base and surrounding areas should be squeezed out after each shower to prevent water stains.
Clean your marble shower weekly or more often with a ph balanced.
Carrara marble contains metallic particles inside the stone and over time water from the shower will penetrate the marble surface and rust the metallic components of the stone.
Open a window or turn on the exhaust fan to reduce humidity in the shower.
In general we recommend against using any of our tilex bathroom cleaners both with and without bleach on marble so i wouldn t advise bleach usage here.
For stubborn hard water stains you can use vinegar for cleaning the marble surface.
The shower is a tan cream beige stone marble and the floor is a gray slate.
A marble shower is an elegant and chic addition to anyone s bathroom.
I googled and it seems to be safe to get on the marble but just to be sure i d probably be careful about it anyway.
You re just cleaning the surface here.
For this reason many different things can end up ruining your shower s sleek finish.
A lot of times the mold is still there and is a living organism.
I would also try to be careful not to get it on the marble.
Your tiles may end up etched pitted or discolored.
Very stubborn mold colonies the kind that can sometimes form in natural stone shower stalls or tub surrounds will likely require granite gold grout cleaner.
