How do I clean granite-kitchen tops (without too much elbow-grease...)?

Answer 1

Soft polishing head on a cordless drill

Answer 2

I am shocked at the answers you were given 90% wrong and permanently damaging to your counters! Use mild soap and water, or they make granite cleaners you can get at home depot or the grocery store. My God people if you don't know what you are talking about don't answer the question! Are the two points worth someone damaging their very expensive counter tops!

Answer 3

I've got a granite fireplace and mantle and was told to only use a very slightly damp cloth to wipe off marks and then buff with very soft cloth - the Vileda blue one you can get from the supermarket is very good.

Answer 4

Start with a mix of washing powder and washing up liquid - gives a slight ammonia solution (thanks to an old chemistry teacher - makes your eyes water a touch!) - and use this on a cloth - wipe them over and then rinse.

(I also recommend this for cleaning your hands after getting oil on them from car repairs!)

Once done, use distilled vinegar - the clear stuff - and wipe over - removes any grease that the ammonia solution doesn't get!

Answer 5

Yep, the Chip Foose Mother's ball at Wal-mart nd Auto Zone with a little polish,

Answer 6

Make sure the cleaning product isn't too acidic as it will damage the granite.

Answer 7

Formula 409.

Answer 8

just use washing up liquid diluted in warm water, then towel dry. don't spill lemon juice on the surface it will cloud the area and it will be a pig to clean off.

Answer 9

wipe with a cloth soaked in a weak solution of washing up liquid, rinse and dry then buff with soft cloth.

Answer 10

Vinegar.