Did you use hydrogen peroxide in the baking soda paste as well? Did you cover it with cling wrap?

No. I wasn't aware that hydrogen peroxide was an option. Are you sure it's safe to use on granite? Also, why does it have to be covered with cling wrap? Is that due to fumes?

You want the #40 hydrogen peroxide from the beauty supply store, not the stuff in your medicine cabinet. The cling wrap just slows evaporation. Good luck.

I've had a similar white/gray/black speckled granite and I used Lysol with bleach to get out wine and other stains. Spray on, let sit for 5 minutes, wipe off and then wipe with damp paper towels a couple of times.

Hi Chispa,

How well did the Lysol work? Please send me a link to the actual product so I can see if it's available in my area, thanks.

I recently had a problem with a tomato sauce stain on my granite. I tried baking soda but it didn’t work. Then used hydrogen peroxide. No results. Went on vacation for a week and when I came back, no more stain! I can only conclude the hydrogen peroxide penetrated the granite.

Hi Amanda,

Another poster recommended I use hydrogen peroxide but #40(?), not the stuff you'd pick up at Walmart. Did you use just regular hydrogen peroxide (like the 3% stuff)? Also, did you mix it with anything else (like baking soda)? How did you actually apply it; like, with a sponge, for example?

I used regular drugstore hydrogen peroxide. Put a generous amount on using a Q tip.

I used it full strength. Good luck!

OK. Thanks, Amanda. I'll give it a go.

All the above are OK, but don’t use acid ( vinegar, lemon juice). And be very careful using 40% peroxide. Wear gloves in all cases.

Mike, don't be afraid to follow Joseph Corlett's suggestions. He likely knows more and has more experience with countertop surfaces than the rest of us combined. If he suggests 40% peroxide for coffee - use it. Do cover with saran or cling wrap.

Amanda,

I tried the 3% HP on the stain last night. Covered it with a plastic cup to slow evaporation. Well, I just uncovered it a few minutes ago and the "darkness" of the stain seems to be diminished. However, it's still plainly visible. So, I may have to apply several "treatments" in order to make it disappear entirely. If that doesn't work, I'll have to find myself some #40 HP if I can.

Did you follow the directions exactly?

Shiripp,

I just applied a baking soda/peroxide mixture to the stain. More like a 2:1 ratio because otherwise it's too runny. Covered and will let it stand overnight. As long as it looks like the stain is diminishing I'll keep treating it until it's completely gone.