Im a tile contractor so I should know better, My granite installer gave me some advice but I want to see my options
Thanks
2007-09-15 01:41:15 · 5 answers · asked by johnvin01 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
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...
2007-09-15 03:03:22 · answer #1 · answered by Backwoods Barbie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sprinkle salt on a fresh-cut lemon. Rub very lightly over stain. Do not rub hard or you will ruin the polished surface. Wash off with soap and water.
Scour with a water and baking soda paste. Let stand for a few minutes before rinsing with warm water.
Or use a granite cleaner and seal the granite with a granite sealer
Good Luck !
2007-09-15 11:29:43 · answer #2 · answered by mshonnie 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I have corian counters and had stains from roasted red peppers I couldn't get out. A few days ago while using Cermabryte to clean my glass top stove, I thought I would try it on the stains. It worked perfectly with no residue. Maybe it will work on granite.
2007-09-15 11:30:49 · answer #3 · answered by Stacey C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One thing that has not been considered in these answers is whether this countertop has been sealed (with the stain residing on the seal) or whether the stain resides beneath the surface of an unsealed countertop. Different scenarios, which require different solutions.
2007-09-18 16:53:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try water and baking powder,or baking soda
2007-09-15 09:04:35 · answer #5 · answered by thomasl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋