White Spots On Marble Countertop

Water stains on marble.

White spots on marble countertop.

We ignored the naysayers because we love the look of marble but we have to admit they were correct. All these stones are. Water stains are a common issue with marble countertops but pure water will not stain or damage marble. Water stains are yet another common stain that occurs on 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. Wipe water spills from marble countertops immediately using a paper towel or soft dry cloth. If left to air dry spots result. Even baking soda can leave a dull etching behind on a marble countertop.

Blot wine soda juices and other liquids from the surface with. Etching is the cause of these seemingly transparent or chalky dull spots as seen in the photo at the top of the page. Mold is a common problem in many bathroom settings. We were warned that marble countertops stain and scratch easily.

Avoid chlorine bleach white vinegar ammonia and any product that contains lemon juice or other citrus. This occurs when water containing large amounts of mineral deposits like calcium and magnesium commonly called hard water is allowed time to dry on your marble surface. It happens on all marble including carrara marble as well as travertine limestone and onyx. Abrasive chemicals that scour will scratch marble.

Water spots are defined as water deposits built up on your marble surface. After a year our counters have scratches surface marks that look like water spots and glass rings and even a few chips. Mold can stain marble bathroom countertops floors etc.