How do you make granite countertops shiney?

Answer 1

Granite Countertop Cleaning
Don't use an ordinary kitchen cleaning product to clean granite. The newest technology uses peroxide and detergents to penetrate soiled areas. Simply spray a product such as Bio-OX Citrus Concentrate on the soiled area, allow it to penetrate for a few minutes, then wipe clean. Baking soda can be sprinkled on for a more abrasive cleaning action. Repeat if necessary. Granite can also be cleaned using warm, sudsy water (a mild detergent such as a grease cutting dish detergent or laundry detergent is fine) or a solution of borax and water. Thoroughly rinse and buff dry. To remove stains from granite, make a paste of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide or baking soda and Bio-OX Citrus Concentrate and cover the stain with the paste. Cover the paste with a damp cloth, leave overnight, then wet down and scrub with a nonmetallic scrubbing pad. Rinse thoroughly with clean water. Wipe up any spills as they happen so they don't soak in, and always dry coutertops after washing the dishes.
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Answer 2

It is difficult to dull the look of granite. You absolutely CAN use a soap and water solution to clean your countertop but you will have to clean the surface thoroughly to prevent dulling due to soap scum buildup. You can also purchase a variety of products designed specifically to clean granite from Home Depot or any other DIY retailer (many grocery stores carry them as well). These products require less effort and they are designed for what you are looking to achieve: keeping a sparkling shine on your countertops.

Answer 3

I have absolute black granite and use TileLab cleaner on it daily, but a couple of times a year I use a product called GelGloss to restore the shine. It wipes on, you let it dry to a haze and buff off with a terry towel. It really does bring the shiny surface back. Both products are available at the home improvement stores.

Answer 4

Go to home depot and see what they have. I have seen kits available to shine and care for granite.

You could always get a buffer and polish the stone and then wax it to seal it and bring out the shine.