How to clean your granite table
- At January 6, 2011
- By hardrox
- In Cleaning
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Choose an easy daily routine to clean granite.
Warm/hot water and a soft cloth (microfiber works really well) should be sufficient for your granite table on a daily basis. If possible, use distilled water rather than tap water, just in case there is high chlorination or other mineral content. To prevent water spots, always be sure to dry your countertops thoroughly with a fresh soft cloth.
For deeper granite cleaning, try not to go overboard.
A ph-neutral dishsoap like Seventh Generation works really well, as long as you make sure to rinse thoroughly and then dry. If you want something a little stronger, you can try Simple Green Stone Cleaner – it’s natural and safe to use. Household products like hydrogen peroxide (on light granite only, to be safe), acetone (dark granite) or clear ammonia work, too, but be careful of ammonia – it can dull your granite over time.
Suzanne
What if I have stained my granite with red wine. Is there a way to get the stain out?
hardrox
Although granite doesn’t stain as easily as other natural stones, it can happen. If something spills, get to it as soon as you can and blot rather than wipe to avoid spreading the spill. If you do find yourself with a stain on your granite, try a poultice. You can purchase a ready-made one, but it’s easier and just as effective to make one yourself. Mix a fine powder – baking soda or whiting – with a liquid until you get a peanut butter-like consistency. For oil-based stains, mix the powder with water or rubbing alcohol; for water-based ones, use hydrogen peroxide or acetone. Dampen the part of the granite that is stained and then spread the poultice over the stain. Leave until the mixture dries – usually a day or two – and then remove, rinse and wipe your granite dry.
Suzanne
Thank you so much for the idea. I tried your recomendations and it took the wine stain right out.