How to Remove a White Wine Stain From Marble

If you have recently spilled white wine on a marble countertop or other surface, you may notice that the marble has become discolored. While white wine stains are less noticeable than red wine stains, they can still cause discoloration in marble because of its porous surface. There are ways to minimize or remove the stain completely that use products you might already have at home.

Items Needed:

• Sponge or clean, dry cloth


• Dishwashing detergent


• Water


• 2 bowls


• Powdered chalk


• Hydrogen peroxide


• Plastic wrap


• Spatula

1. Wipe up the wine spill while it is still wet, using a clean sponge and warm water. If you have cleaner specifically designed for cleaning marble, it might be effective in reducing the stain if the spill is caught early.


2. Fill a bowl with 2 cups of water and 1 cup of dishwashing detergent, stirring well. Using less or more of the mixture is acceptable as long as you have one part detergent and two parts water. 


3. Dip a clean, dry sponge or cloth into the dishwashing detergent solution until it is soaked through. Squeeze the excess liquid into the bowl. Wash the wine stain with this solution, pressing firmly into the marble to wipe clean.


4. Make a paste in a separate bowl by mixing 1/2 cup of powdered chalk and 1/3 cup of hydrogen peroxide. Continue to stir the mixture until it becomes a paste.


5. Scoop up the paste with a sponge or cloth, and apply it over the wine stain with a coating that is at least 1/4-inch thick. Cover the paste in plastic wrap, and leave it to dry overnight. Once dry, remove the paste with a spatula and rinse the marble clean.