Rust stain remover 6.
Clean rust off marble shower.
Though there are a number of rust removing poultices and cleaners on the market the majority of rust stains on marble are not removable.
Cover the stain completely.
Unfortunately rust stains are the most difficult of stains to remove from marble.
Be careful if you are removing a stain from darker colored marble as hydrogen peroxide can cause the marble to lighten.
Some paper towels 3.
Rubber gloves iron out powdered version distilled water plastic wrap tape a plastic scraper a cloth.
Rust stains can usually be removed with a poultice or a non acidic rust remover.
Water in a spray bottle 4.
Marble is a porous material as is our skin and like our skin when we have a wound making a poultice to draw the stain out of your marble works in just the same way making a poultice to draw out infection in a wound would.
It is a paste that is typically the consistency of peanut butter that is applied to the stained area.
This poultice will have 6 percent hydrogen peroxide.
Rubber gloves optional or if you have sensitive hands.
You will need the following items 1.
It is not possible to remove rust stains inside of the stone.
If after trying to remove the stain you find that the stain is caused by interior rust you will need to have a professional replace the marble.
A poultice is a homemade stain remover that is often used to treat most types of stains.
Steps for removing rust from marble.
Allow the liquid to sit for two to three hours.
Whether you re working to get stains out of an old neglected marble mantlepiece or rust stains out of a newer marble shower the method remains the same.
A small artists paint brush 2.