What do you use to clean your granite?

6 years ago

We love the look of our new African Rainbow granite counters, but we find we have to baby them a little more than we expected. We’re used to darker granites that have been pretty bulletproof for us. We put two coats of Tenax ProSeal after we noticed how porous it was with just water. That helped a little but still have to make sure we clean up messes as we cook and wipe the counters down each night (Did you know some people have already been doing this for years?!)

This brings me to the question...Do you use anything to wipe down your granite counters? Especially those of you with light colored granites. So far, I’ve just been using a cloth with warm water. I feel like I need something else to kill germs but I don’t want anything harsh to affect the sealer or the stone.

Something natural? Or a particular brand granite cleaner you recommend?

Thanks!

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Jamie Schroeder

6 years ago

One more thing - I use a microfiber cloth when applying.

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Twosit4me
6 years ago
I use 409 granite and steel.
M Miller
6 years ago
Mild dish soap with no dyes or fragrance—just a dot, a slightly damp sponge, then wipe dry with a paper towel.
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Pam A
6 years ago
I use a Stonetech cleaner that smells like cucumber.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000V99FR4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Jamie Schroeder
6 years ago
I am very particular with my newer granite tops...I found this recommended "homemade" solution (I had googled this 4 years ago when we got ours installed and use it daily). This solution cleans, sterilizes, and makes them shine!! Get a spray bottle and put 1 cup water, 1/4 cup alcohol, and 2 drops Dawn Liquid dishwashing soap. PERFECTLY safe and beautiful!!
Mo
6 years ago
I use Granite Gold Daily Cleaner.
vinmarks
6 years ago
409 Stone and Steel
sheilajoyce_gw
6 years ago
One part rubbing alcohol and one part water for my black granite.
cat_mom
6 years ago
Alcohol, water, essential lavender oil in a spray bottle.
A T@Home
Original Author
6 years ago
Thank you, everyone. The alcohol seems harsh to me but I’m reading that it is ph-neutral. My husband likes the drop of dish soap idea.