Clean Old Granite

Frequent uses of these acidic substances will dull the granite and weaken the sealant.

Clean old granite.

First wipe the counter surface with warm soapy water and rinse thoroughly. Soap and water will do the trick and it ll save you a bundle of. Using a dry microfiber cloth soak up the excess water by rubbing it dry. Dry the counter thoroughly with a clean microfiber cloth.

Spray the solution over the granite surface. You can if you want but it is not necessary. Don t use vinegar windex or bleach on granite. You don t want to let your granite remain wet for too long or you could end up with unwanted water stains.

Wait 5 minutes then rinse the surface thoroughly. However as pollen rain and other outdoor elements collect on exterior granite you will want the most effective and safe cleaning routine to remove residue without damaging the granite. To disinfect the surface make a solution of half water and half isopropyl alcohol in a spray bottle. You can also use a 50 50 solution of isopropyl alcohol and water.

Granite is a strong stone that requires very little maintenance and holds its appearance for years in most cases. Daily cleaning of granite is actually quite simple. All you need is a wash cloth warm water a small amount of dish soap and a hand towel for drying. Take a clean microfiber cloth and buff the granite clean.

For regular daily cleaning you don t need to purchase a specialty granite cleaner.