Step 2 wipe with a damp cloth and dry with a clean cloth.
Best way to remove water rings from marble.
In most cases this should be sufficient to remove the water stains however if this does not work then we recommended trying a marble cleaner specifically designed to remove hard water stains and soap scum.
We then did 9 hours of testing on 6 different marble cleaners to find out which one.
We were warned that marble countertops stain and scratch easily.
Hard water is water that is particularly high in mineral content.
We did 21 hours of research finding the best 6 marble cleaners to test.
How to remove water stains from marble the easy way.
It is common on marble but it is not due to hard water.
Simple water stains are often the result of condensation from a drinking glass that has been sitting on the countertop for too long.
The slightest delay in removing a sweaty glass from a marble countertop can result in serious glass rings that mar the beautiful look of your counters.
In addition spots.
Nearly always unless the glass was actually made of some type of metal the rings are not stains but actually etching that has corroded the marble.
After a year our counters have scratches surface marks that look like water spots and glass rings and even a few chips.
Examine to see if any water mark residue is still present.
Usually we don t hear about circle stains like glass rings on granite.
Repeat as needed until you remove.
Either way you can often remove these rings.
The best way to address mold stains is to use a product that is specifically designed for removing mold and mildew stains on marble such as this one.
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.
A big misconception occurs with water spots or water rings when marble owners misidentify a marble etch mark as a water mark.
Scrub over the marble surface to remove fresh water marks or light spots of the hazy residue.
The circles may be a different issue.
When the water evaporates it leaves behind calcium and magnesium which form an unsightly stain on your marble.
Step 3 dip the edge of a cleaning rag into white vinegar and scrub gently over tougher water marks.
Surprisingly we have very few discoloration marks.
These stains will leave behind mineral deposits.
On the other hand hard water stains are the result of hard water getting into the pores of the stone.
How to remove water spots from marble countertops.
Dry the surface around the water stain then rub in a circular pattern over the stain until the stain buffs out of the marble.
We ignored the naysayers because we love the look of marble but we have to admit they were correct.
For the hard water deposits around the faucet use the hard water soap film cleaner advised in the article above.
Marble tables are highly susceptible to water rings and water marks.