The wearing of this polish causes the surface to become rough and become a magnet for dirt.
My kitchen marble is turning yellow.
Is there any way to clean them and restore them to their natural color and shine.
Yellow marble often indicates oxidized iron content like rust.
Yes even old dull and yellowed marble countertops can be cleaned and restored.
As marble wears the highly polished surface begins to become scratched and worn.
If you do try it yourself before undertaking the entire project perform a small test to determine results.
If improper cleaners are used this dirt begins to accumulate in the pores of the stone can will turn yellow.
I have marble countertops in my bathrooms that are almost 25 years old.
We can remove one tile and have it analyzed total iron.
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If improper cleaners are used this dirt begins to accumulate in the pores of the stone can will turn yellow.
Pour a few drops of water on an area then let it sit for 30 seconds or so before wiping the water away.
They are dull and turning yellow.
The wearing of this polish causes the surface to become rough and become a magnet for dirt.
In extreme circumstances the marble can turn a brown color akin to what happens to a piece of iron left out in the rain.
This yellow discoloration can be removed by using a commercial poultice or with hydrogen peroxide but the stains will continue to appear as the process is repeated so once the material is installed there isn t a permanent solution.
When exposed to water acids or bleach the iron in the stone will begin to oxidize and turn it yellow.
However a yellow stain can also develop over time from grease grime or even the wrong kind of sealing product.
Marble yellowing is a common problem in light colored marble but it is frequently able to be fixed.
If your white marble has turned yellow there are restoration methods that can reverse the damage.