Almost every guide for the care and maintenance of marble warns that you should not use bleach vinegar or other harsh cleaners.
Bleach damage marble.
This is because these cleaners contain acidic materials or chlorine both of which can permanently damage your marble countertops or marble floors.
This includes brand name cleaners as well.
When marble is damaged.
Before you apply the diluted bleach it is important to thoroughly wet the area with clean water.
Etching is corrosion that eats away at the marble which will cause dull and light colored or clear spots.
Most commercial bathroom cleaners are too harsh to use on marble and they can etch or otherwise damage the surface.
The damage from bleach stems from an entirely different characteristic.
Unfortunately most common and popular household cleaners like bleach vinegar ammonia citrus cleaners and hydrogen peroxide are too harsh for use on marble and will cause damage to the finish.
You can remove mold with a diluted bleach or peroxide solution but it s best.