Cleaning product help, please

16 years ago

With my kitchen 90% complete, my cleaning lady is returning this week. The granite fabricator suggested just soap and water for the counters, but I think I'll do that in the two weeks between each visit from the cleaning lady and have her use a granite cleaner when she's here.

Any suggestions for a good granite cleaner and a stainless steel cleaner? Also, have a glass induction cooktop (Diva DDP-4). Any suggestions for cleaning that, as well?

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cat_mom
16 years ago
I use/like Perfect Kitchen from BB&B--no residue, so minimal if any hazing (easily buffed off with the dry side of the microfiber while cleaning). They make a Perfect Grnaite as well, but I'd gotten the other to clean the top of my range and it said on the bottle "Great in granite," and it was/is, so that's what I use. :-)

On SS I use 3M SS Cleaner and polish spray (aerosol).
Buehl
16 years ago
Granite (I have polished AB)...
Everyday I use dish detergent & water w/dishcloth
When I want it to be particularly shiny and look its best, I use Method Granite Cleaner/Polish w/microfiber cloth

Stainless Steel...
Everyday - I don't really do anything. I only clean it every couple of weeks. If something does need cleaning, I use dish detergent & water w/a well-wrung out dishcloth
Every couple of weeks I clean with Weiman SS Cleaner/Polish (in the silver can) w/a microfiber cloth.
If I'm out & cannot find the Weiman, I use Pledge in the brown can.
Both of these products not only clean streak-free, but they also seem to discourage future fingerprints.
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Jean Farrell
16 years ago
I use the Method cleaners. I love the way the granite cleaner smells!!!
ntt_hou
16 years ago
Soap mixture tends to dull the granite in times. For my granite, I use a mixture of half/half water & alcohol. Mix it in a spray bottle. It cleans well and it's inexpensive.

For my SS sink, pots & pans and everything else that is SS, I use Bar Keeper's Friend. I prefer the powder vs. the liquid. That too is an easy find product and inexpensive.
ccjc
16 years ago
The most important thing to remember in cleaning granite is that the cleaner must be pH neutral. A combination of alcohol and water does a great job of sanitizing and cleaning, plus inexpensive. The granite method cleaner is also safe, and it smells nice! Microfiber cloths do a great job of buffing up the surface with these cleaners. Soap will dull your granite surface.

Be sure to avoid any products with ammonia or bleach. Over time they can cause damage to your granite.
tntwalter
16 years ago
rubbing alcohol?? or what? thanks...granite is going in NOW....
margareta_mi
16 years ago
Chowgirl

I use Cerama Bryte cleaner on my GE induction cooktop when it is very messy. When only slightly messy I use a damp paper towel with a very small drop of dishwashing liquid. I wipe off the cooktop, rinse out the paper towel, and then wipe the cooktop again with the rinsed paper towel. Lastly I buff with a clean terry towel to eliminate streaking. Sounds like a lot of work but it only takes a few minutes.

Some manufacturers including Cerama Bryte make a liquid spray for light cleanups of ceramic glass cooktops. Would probably be faster although more expensive.
nursetammi
16 years ago
Hi Cowgirl,
I just happened to find a Formula 409 cleaner the other day that is for Granite. It says it is a Natural Stone Cleaner, Streak free shine, safe on Granite and Marble, It is PH balanced and not very expensive.
ntt_hou
16 years ago
TNTW, sorry I've been busy with the holidays. Yes, it is rubbing alcohol. I normally purchase one that has highest percentage of alcohol like 91% or so.

I also put it (non-diluted) in a small spray bottle (travel bottle sold at Walmart) and carry in my purse to sanitize my hands, public toilet seats, etc. It's very handy and I've made several bottles for my family. I even got a thin spray tube-like bottle for my brother to carry in his pocket.
caryscott
16 years ago
With the stainless I tried the Method wipes and didn't like them (love their Smarty Dish and Pink Grapefruit dish soap and all purpose cleaner though). Also tried the Magic SS wipes and didn't like them either. Finally on a rec from here tried consumable mineral oil - cheap, no streaks and it helps prevent further smudges.
hmds
16 years ago
For my S/S I clean it first with Lysol kichen cleaner. Then I use Zep S/S cleaner applied with a microfiber cloth.

For my granite I use SCI cleaner & polish.

Just make sure your cleaning lady does not use Windex or any amonia based cleaner. It will not hurt the stone but it will break down the sealer.
jeanteach
16 years ago
Hi Chowgirl: I don't have any particular cleaner to recommend, as I've used about five and don't like or dislike one more than another, but I was wondering how your granite installation went? Did Neb come through? Hope so! Pix?