I don t personally have any granite countertops in my home but luckily a friend of kaitlyn s offered to let us borrow her countertops for a few hours so we could take these photos.
Cleaning solution for granite countertops.
Granite countertops are expensive making proper maintenance crucial for extending the life of your countertops.
Pour one part water and one part 91 isopropyl alcohol into a spray bottle.
Mix rubbing alcohol with water to disinfect the counters.
If you prefer a scented cleaner you can mix 0 5 cups 120 ml of rubbing alcohol 1 5 cups 350 ml of warm water 0 5 teaspoons 2 5 ml of dish soap and 10 20 drops of essential.
This makes the counter a little bit stain resistant and gives it a glossy shine.
Even if you know how to clean countertops correctly your granite will need to be resealed periodically.
Then generously spray the homemade cleaner onto the entire.
Do not add more than a half tablespoon of soap.
Knowing how to make your own homemade granite cleaner can save you time and money.
The key to keeping granite countertops beautiful is to use the right cleaner and you re in luck because today i m sharing how to make a simple homemade cleaner that s perfect for granite countertops.
Allow it to sit for three to five minutes then rinse with water and dry with a clean microfiber cloth.
A general multi surface cleaner is not the best choice for granite countertops because it may contain an acidic base which could etch and damage your stone.
To periodically disinfect your granite countertops remove soap residue and restore shine spray 70 isopropyl alcohol onto your counters.
Wipe the countertop in small circular motions with light to medium pressure.
Wipe down the surface with a clean microfiber cloth avoid abrasive scrubbers like steel wool which can scratch.
Make a solution of warm water and mild dish soap.
In many people s minds granite means strength and resilience.
When looking for natural solutions to clean your granite never use an acidic cleaner like vinegar.
Yes it s surprisingly easy to create a homemade countertop cleaner that is effective eco friendly and inexpensive.
Keeping the kitchen spotless is about as likely as keeping the counters clutter free but you can mix up one of these simple solutions to eliminate a lot of the yucky allergy causing chemicals.
Your nice shiny clean granite countertops are ready to go.
To put a shine on your granite put a little cooking oil on a soft cleaning cloth and wipe it across the countertop.
Vinegar can break down the seal on your granite countertops.
Don a pair of rubber gloves and dip a soft cloth into the solution and wring it out until just damp.