If you notice that where the juice and the oil hit the stone its surface turns dark im mediately eliminate them as an appropriate candidate.
Lemon juice on marble countertop.
If you notice that where the juice and the oil hit the stone its surface turns dark im mediately eliminate them as an appropriate candidate.
Acidic substances are one of marble s worst enemies.
Collect a sample of any stone you are considering.
Then rub it with baking soda.
Marble is a fairly soft stone and it is prone to marking because of its calcium carbonate makeup.
Acidic products like vinegar and lemon juice can etch the marble and leave white hazy stains behind.
Line them up on a table or countertop dust them thoroughly then spill a few drops of lemon juice and cooking oil on each one of them.
Etch marks are the result of the top layer of the marble wearing away due to the stain.
Cleaning products alone can t remove etched stains but you may be able to buff them out with a.
Substances such as lemon juice orange juice and wine can cause your marble to etch.
Collect a sample of any stone you are considering.
First of all if you ve spilled lemon juice on marble counter or floor wipe it immediately with water.
An etch is not a stain.
Although other acidic drinks like wine or coffee could both etch and then stain marble.
Acid reacts with calcium carbonate and literally eats away a tiny bit of the surface creating dull spots known as etches.
If you are sure you that you re dealing with a lemon juice etching on marble then your best bet is to.
Line them up on a table or countertop dust them thoroughly then spill a few drops of lemon juice and cooking oil on each one of them.
Any splash of lemon juice any drippy jar of tomato sauce is going to leave a subtle mark.