An etch is not a stain.
Lemon juice on marble countertop.
Acidic products like vinegar and lemon juice can etch the marble and leave white hazy stains behind.
If you are sure you that you re dealing with a lemon juice etching on marble then your best bet is to.
Then rub it with baking soda.
Cleaning products alone can t remove etched stains but you may be able to buff them out with a.
Collect a sample of any stone you are considering.
Collect a sample of any stone you are considering.
Marble is a fairly soft stone and it is prone to marking because of its calcium carbonate makeup.
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 will etch marble countertops but typically won t stain it because not much color to lemon juice.
Although other acidic drinks like wine or coffee could both etch and then stain marble.
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.
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.
Substances such as lemon juice orange juice and wine can cause your marble to etch.
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.
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.
Marble is made up of calcium carbonate which reacts with any acid therefore even the slightest drop of lemon juice alcohol or tomato juice on a marble countertop and if not cleaned immediately can eat up the calcium carbonate creating dull permanent spots on the surface.
Acidic substances are one of marble s worst enemies.