i agree with Ann. Mild soap and water is the best. I use a micro fiber cloth to help “grab” messes from the granite I might not see And make sure to dry it when I’m done simply bc I like it to shind
I always use a neutral cleaner made for stone daily, not dish soap which will leave a film. Don't leave standing water or spills. As the others recommended, seal it annually.
Marble, granite, and stone do NOT like having acidic (ie: citrus-based) cleaners used on them. Citrus or vinegar will actually cause “etching” on granite countertops. Not a good thing. Granite countertops also don’t like it when you use something like Windex on them because it strips the “seal” off of the stone.
If you are trying to remove an old stain, create a dense paste of more baking soda and less water. Then place the paste over the stain, allowing it to function for a few minutes. After that wipe off the baking soda paste. If it is needed you can repeat the procedure until the stain vanishes.
Apparently there are some very nice countertop/granite cleaners out there that do a great job…but $7.00 for a 12-ounce bottle? YOU can do better than that! :-)
After researching several homemade options out there…I discovered they all had the same basic ingredients…just in varying amounts. Some had a LOT of alcohol in them…some very little. I think the following “recipe” has a good balance of the ingredients, based on the information I read.
Homemade Granite Cleaner, 1/4 cup of rubbing alcohol (or cheap vodka), 3 drops of Dawn or other dish soap (Castile soap would also be a good alternative if you prefer), Water, 5-10 drops essential oil (optional – to help mask the alcohol smell).
Put the rubbing alcohol or vodka into a 16 oz spray bottle. Add the dish soap, essential oil and fill up the rest of the bottle with water.
Now give it a few shakes….THEN give it a try! It should give your countertops a nice, clean shine. Works on appliances too! All at a FRACTION of the price of the store-bought stuff.
Do not use abrasive cloths or cleaners - warm, soapy water & a soft cloth, then rinsing with clear water should be enough. Use cutting boards in areas you use often or beside the stove top for extra protectIon. Go to any installer or go online to check out more info. Also, look into sealers, they can make a real difference.
i use the Norwex EnviroCloth. It is safe to use on granite. Requires only water...no chemicals and to make it even better...it removes 99% of all bacteria. You can learn more about it here
Every time I clean my mirrors, they end up having tons of streaks and almost look worse than before I started. What could I use to clean them that won't leave streaks...
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i agree with Ann. Mild soap and water is the best. I use a micro fiber cloth to help “grab” messes from the granite I might not see And make sure to dry it when I’m done simply bc I like it to shind
these are the products I use, I get them at Lowe’s! I also use a buffer once and a while to really make them shine
White vinegar with water, steel wool for polishing
Make sure you shine it after washing with soap and water. I like a nice tea towel for this
I always use a neutral cleaner made for stone daily, not dish soap which will leave a film. Don't leave standing water or spills. As the others recommended, seal it annually.
Marble, granite, and stone do NOT like having acidic (ie: citrus-based) cleaners used on them. Citrus or vinegar will actually cause “etching” on granite countertops. Not a good thing. Granite countertops also don’t like it when you use something like Windex on them because it strips the “seal” off of the stone.
If you are trying to remove an old stain, create a dense paste of more baking soda and less water. Then place the paste over the stain, allowing it to function for a few minutes. After that wipe off the baking soda paste. If it is needed you can repeat the procedure until the stain vanishes.
Apparently there are some very nice countertop/granite cleaners out there that do a great job…but $7.00 for a 12-ounce bottle? YOU can do better than that! :-)
After researching several homemade options out there…I discovered they all had the same basic ingredients…just in varying amounts. Some had a LOT of alcohol in them…some very little. I think the following “recipe” has a good balance of the ingredients, based on the information I read.
Homemade Granite Cleaner, 1/4 cup of rubbing alcohol (or cheap vodka), 3 drops of Dawn or other dish soap (Castile soap would also be a good alternative if you prefer), Water, 5-10 drops essential oil (optional – to help mask the alcohol smell).
Put the rubbing alcohol or vodka into a 16 oz spray bottle. Add the dish soap, essential oil and fill up the rest of the bottle with water.
Now give it a few shakes….THEN give it a try! It should give your countertops a nice, clean shine. Works on appliances too! All at a FRACTION of the price of the store-bought stuff.
Do not use abrasive cloths or cleaners - warm, soapy water & a soft cloth, then rinsing with clear water should be enough. Use cutting boards in areas you use often or beside the stove top for extra protectIon. Go to any installer or go online to check out more info. Also, look into sealers, they can make a real difference.
i use the Norwex EnviroCloth. It is safe to use on granite. Requires only water...no chemicals and to make it even better...it removes 99% of all bacteria. You can learn more about it here
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Clean your natural stone countertop with a mild kitchen cleaner.