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Using Clorox Disinfecting Wipes on granite?

12 years ago

I was wondering if I could wipe my granite countertops with the Clorox disinfecting wipes? Will it damage the countertops in anyway?

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Comments (13)

  • 12 years ago

    I used them often on our polished White Delicatus (Alaska White) and the counters seemed to be fine after 3 years. If there was damage I could not see it. Not sure if it's recommend though, probably not.

  • 12 years ago

    I use Clorox Cleanup on my blue pearl granite all the time. Had it for 3.5 years. No problems.

  • 12 years ago

    I was told that it could damage the sealer and to only use dish soap and water or one of the cleaners marked for granite.

  • 12 years ago

    We used all kinds of things on our granite that probably wouldn't have been "recommended", Clorox wipes and regular Windex among them.

  • 12 years ago

    In the middle stages of having "piracema white" granite installed. When picking out the slab, I asked the same question of the wholesaler. He told me they were fine, and that most cleaners were also fine to use. The fabricator said the same thing and added that I didn't need to waste money on granite cleaners and polishes. Told me to use the Pledge in the yellow can to shine it up, every couple of weeks.
    They both stated that the resin used to seal granite is very durable these days.

  • 12 years ago

    Oh, geeze. It's stone for God's sake, made for hard use in a kitchen. You can use the darned stuff for a cutting board, if you don't mind dulling your knives!

    aamassther, Pledge has silicone in it, I believe, and puts a layer on the granite that's hard to remove. Looks great, but hard to get off. At least almost impossible to get off wood furniture.

  • 12 years ago

    Some stone's color is enhanced with dye.
    So I would be careful. Google the "granite lysol toilet cleaner white stain" thread.

    I wouldn't want furniture polish in a food prep area either. Good point on the waxy buildup.

  • 12 years ago

    Have had granite in 2 kitchens over 10 years, and have always cleaned with a little dish soap and wiped with a microfiber cloth or paper towel. Do not get why you need a Disinfecting Wipe. If I am cutting meat or produce on the counter, it's on a cutting board, which I wash. No one in my family has gotten sick from me not "disinfecting" my counters.

    Also, that Pledge recommendation is a bad one. As has been pointed out, it will leave a film, and is not food-safe. If your counters have a polished finished, why would you need to "shine them up" with Pledge?

  • 12 years ago

    I have tried everything cleaning product known to man on my counter! So far, it's all good. My current counter is leathered typhoon bordeaux; my previous counter was honed black pearl. There is no chemical in any product thus far that has harmed my granite. I also prepare food directly on the countertop. Lately, I have been really liking the Seventh Generation countertop cleaner. I also like Caldrea Countertop Spray.

  • 12 years ago

    Interesting about the wipes not having bleach. I have always wondered what the point was of those since you have to leave bleach on a surface for a period of time for it to work. Maybe the disinfectant in these works instantly?

  • 12 years ago

    Crl, I think that the point is called "marketing opportunity"!
    (full disclosure, I do wipe my cutting board with bleach periodically)

  • 7 years ago

    I believe the clorox wipe disinfecting is via peroxide, but could be wrong.

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