Make sure your dishwashing liquid doesn t contain citrus extracts as they re too acidic for granite countertops.
To clean granite countertops.
Daily cleaning of granite is actually quite simple.
Don t use vinegar windex or bleach on granite.
All you need is a wash cloth warm water a small amount of dish soap and a hand towel for drying.
Buff dry with a microfiber cloth.
Here s how to clean a granite countertop.
Wait 5 minutes then rinse the surface thoroughly.
You can also use a 50 50 solution of isopropyl alcohol and water.
To clean your counter simply mix the water and soap in a bucket or your sink and apply with the microfiber cloth.
Use the warm soapy dish cloth to wipe up.
First wipe the counter surface with warm soapy water and rinse thoroughly.
To disinfect the surface make a solution of half water and half isopropyl alcohol in a spray bottle.
You can use a cleaner you buy or one you make yourself such as one with alcohol dish soap and clean water or you can buy one from a specialty store.
Spray the solution over the granite surface.
Wipe the counter down with the cleaner and a clean microfiber cloth dipped in warm water.
Most of the time stained granite countertops can be cleaned with household items so common that you probably already have them in your pantry.
Frequent uses of these acidic substances will dull the granite and weaken the sealant.
Dry the counter thoroughly with a clean microfiber cloth.