Watermarks On Marble Countertops

We were warned that marble countertops stain and scratch easily.

Watermarks on marble countertops.

Marble is an elegant stone found in many luxury homes often as a bathroom vanity shower or countertop. If water spots mar your marble countertop clean and polish the marble to restore its former perfection. It happens on all marble including carrara marble as well as travertine limestone and onyx. Water spots are defined as water deposits built up on your marble surface.

We ignored the naysayers because we love the look of marble but we have to admit they were correct. To fix and prevent etching use a 0000 grade steel wool pad and rub over any nicks scratches paint stains or watermarks before sealing. After the water dries and evaporates it leaves behind these mineral deposits on your marble surface. Because marble is a porous natural stone use only an approved cleaning process to avoid damaging the marble surface.

Wipe down your marble with a clean dry rag when you notice water standing on the marble surface. Marble tables are highly susceptible to water rings and water marks. Water stains are a common issue with marble countertops but pure water will not stain or damage marble. When the water evaporates it leaves behind calcium and magnesium which form an unsightly stain on your marble.

After a year our counters have scratches surface marks that look like water spots and glass rings and even a few chips. Surprisingly we have very few discoloration marks. Mold can stain marble bathroom countertops floors etc. Physical characteristics of marble.

These stains can be the result of a water glass that was left on a marble countertop for too long or from hard water buildup around sinks and showers. Mold is a common problem in many bathroom settings. In addition spots result from water splashing around the sink. Most common cleaners and particularly those for removing hard water stains like clr or lime away are too acidic or caustic and will damage the finish of marble and natural stone.

Etching in marble countertops etching is when something corrosive eats away at the marble. Since marble is softer than other natural stones such as granite it is more susceptible to staining from cooking and spills. Remove water marks from marble with soapy water. When a glass is set down on a marble table condensation can drip down the outside of the glass and create a pool of water.

Water stains are yet another common stain that occurs on marble. Be careful not to use a higher grade steel wool or you risk scratching the marble instead of buffing it. A specially formulated cleaner is required.