How 2 get rid of oil on my granite backsplash kitchen stove?

For a set-in stain, use a neutral poultice made from cornstarch. Use blotting, rather than wiping motions in the cleaning process to avoid spreading the stain. First soak up and remove any excess oil that has not yet soaked in with clean dry paper towels. Place about 1/4 cup of cornstarch in a shallow dish. Some people may have sensitivity to cornstarch and find it drying or otherwise irritating; Even though it is a common household item and cooking ingredient, protective gear such as gloves and appropriate caution should still be used. Add water to the cornstarch 1 tsp at a time, working into the cornstarch gradually to form a paste. Set aside. Gently press a clean sponge dampened with water to the oil affected area. Apply the cornstarch poultice to the area with plastic spatula or spoon. Cover with plastic wrap and press firmly. Poke holes in the plastic wrap with a toothpick or fork. Allow the poultice to dry, which may take 24 to 48 hours. Once dry, remove and discard the plastic wrap and poultice. If there is still an oily mark remaining, you may have to repeat the process. Once you are satisfied with the oil removal process, apply a small amount of neutral pH soap like Dove to a clean, soft sponge dampened with water. With a more porous natural stone surface, over-wetting should be avoided.Sponge the affected area to remove remaining oil residue. Once the entire area has been cleaned, remove the soap residue with a clean soft sponge, free of soap, wet with water. Use a squeegee to wick away extra moisture and avoid over-wetting and pooling that may damage your countertop and encourage build-up.

A basic poultice mix is simply made by combining baking soda and water to form a thick paste. Spread this paste generously on the stain, making sure to extend a bit beyond its border. Cover the poultice with plastic wrap and let it sit for 24 hours. Lift up the plastic wrap and clean the area with mild soap and water.

Make the pumice poutice on a large gauze bandage, and tape it on with painters tape.

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.