How do I clean my granite countertops?
Piper
Just bought a new home and every countertop is granite. My neighbor said I shouldn’t use cleaner on it. How do I take care of it?
Just bought a new home and every countertop is granite. My neighbor said I shouldn’t use cleaner on it. How do I take care of it?
Thanks!
April 5th, 2006 at 8:53 pm
Spray lightly with water, or wipe with a clean damp cloth and buff with a microfibre cloth until dry. Same applies on glass and polished stainless steel. All the marks dissapear.
April 7th, 2006 at 1:33 pm
you can use cleaner on it … then polish it
Commercial granite polish
Sealant
Soft cloth
Isopropyl rubbing alcohol
Dishwashing soap
Spray bottle
Baking soda
Protective gloves
Step1Purchase a commercial non-abrasive granite polish and sealant from a hardware store. Wipe off any liquid or residue from your granite counter top. Apply polish to the area and buff with a soft clean cloth.
Step2Proceed by using sealant on the granite as an added protection. You can also buy ready made granite maintenance kits to polish the counter top.
Step3Mix together a quarter cup of isopropyl rubbing alcohol, water and a few drops of liquid dishwasher soap. Transfer the solution to a spray bottle and squirt over the counter top. Use a slight rubbing motion to bring back the shine on your granite counter.
Step4Use an alternative method to polish the granite counter. Make a mixture of ΒΌ cup baking soda and 3 cups of warm water. Apply the solution to the counter top and remove any stains and deposits with a soft sponge. Wipe off the excess liquid and buff.
April 9th, 2006 at 7:21 pm
Don’t use an ordinary kitchen cleaning product to clean granite. The newest technology uses peroxide and detergents to penetrate soiled areas. Simply spray a product such as Bio-OX Citrus Concentrate on the soiled area, allow it to penetrate for a few minutes, then wipe clean. Baking soda can be sprinkled on for a more abrasive cleaning action. Repeat if necessary. Granite can also be cleaned using warm, sudsy water (a mild detergent such as a grease cutting dish detergent or laundry detergent is fine) or a solution of borax and water. Thoroughly rinse and buff dry. To remove stains from granite, make a paste of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide or baking soda and Bio-OX Citrus Concentrate and cover the stain with the paste. Cover the paste with a damp cloth, leave overnight, then wet down and scrub with a nonmetallic scrubbing pad. Rinse thoroughly with clean water. Wipe up any spills as they happen so they don’t soak in, and always dry coutertops after washing the dishes…