After doing our own research we think we ve discovered a consensus among stone experts on how to care for granite.
Cleaning kitchen granite countertops.
Steve explains how to clean disinfect and maintain your granite countertops.
To periodically disinfect your granite countertops remove soap residue and restore shine spray 70 isopropyl alcohol onto your counters.
Most of the time stained granite countertops can be cleaned with household items so common that you probably already have them in your pantry.
A few simple steps and you can maintain your granite looking as new as when yo.
No you don t need a special granite only cleaner.
If your countertops are properly sealed you may be able to occasionally use a disinfecting.
Blot up spills rather than wiping to keep them from spreading over the surface.
Clean up spills as soon as they happen especially acidic liquids like tomato sauce or fruit juice.
You really don t need any special cleaners to get those countertops shiny and streak free.
To put a shine on your granite put a little cooking oil on a soft cleaning cloth and wipe it across the countertop.
This makes the counter a little bit stain resistant and gives it a glossy shine.
Keep stains off your granite countertops with a few simple precautions.
No matter the source of the stain start with baking.
Allow it to sit for three to five minutes then rinse with water and dry with a clean microfiber cloth.
If you notice water spots on your granite countertop most of the time you can buff them out with super fine steel wool 0000 grit is best to avoid scratching.
If it s an oil based stain soap and water will typically work.
Wipe the counter down with the cleaner and a clean microfiber cloth dipped in warm water.
Use a granite specific cleaner to thoroughly clean off your countertops.
To disinfect granite you can spritz the surface with a 1 1 solution of isopropyl alcohol and water then wipe with a damp cloth and dry.
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