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How to Clean Granite

Ensure your granite countertops, backsplash, or floors retain their natural shine.

Prized for its good looks and durability, granite remains a popular choice for countertops, floors, and backsplashes. Granite is a siliceous stone composed primarily of silicates, such as quartz, feldspar, and mica. These create the colorful flecks and sparkling veins that make granite a favored finish for kitchens and baths. Granite is one of the hardest stones used in interior applications and has antibacterial traits. In addition, it's naturally resistant to heat, water, scratches, and most acids found in kitchen settings.

Granite is easy to care for (routine cleaning is as simple as water, a mild dish soap, and a soft cloth) and is generally stain-resistant. Still, you'll want to take precautions when cleaning and caring for your granite countertops. This is especially true when cleaning granite counters naturally. (Green cleaning favorites such as vinegar and lemon are a no-go for granite.) Employ these care and cleaning strategies, including how to clean granite with natural products, to ensure your granite surfaces retain their natural beauty.

What You'll Need

Equipment / Tools

Cleaning Granite

Soft cotton cloth or clean rag mops
Spray bottle
Cleaning Stains on Granite
Soft cloth
Materials
Cleaning Granite
Rubbing alcohol
Mild liquid dishwashing detergent
Commercial stone cleaner (optional)
Cleaning Stains on Granite
Baking soda
Hydrogen peroxide
Plastic wrap

Instructions
How to Clean Granite
You love your granite countertops for their gorgeous pattern, but crumbs can easily hide among the speckles and swirls. To ensure you're leaving your countertop crumb-free, get down at eye level with your countertops and do an inspection. You'll be able to spot crumbs and debris you may have missed.

Clean and Dry Granite
Clean granite with soft cotton cloths or clean rag mops along with neutral cleaners, mild liquid dishwashing detergent, and water. After washing with a soap solution, rinse the surface with water and dry with a soft cloth to eliminate water spots and streaking.

If you want to go the easy route, use a commercially available stone cleaner. Debra Johnson, Merry Maids' home cleaning expert, recommends Take It For Granite, a spray that safely cleans granite countertops, floors, and shower walls.

Deep Clean, As Needed
For a deeper-cleaning solution, fill a spray bottle with a 50/50 mix of rubbing alcohol and water; housekeeping and organization expert Amanda Thomas, founder of Moxie Girl, says the spray cleaner gives granite surfaces a nice shine. A combination like this can also help eliminate germs and disinfect granite surfaces.

How to Clean Stains on Granite
Although your granite may be properly sealed, a sealant is designed to repel stains rather than completely prevent them. Always wipe up spills as they happen by blotting them, so they don't spread. Then, clean the area with water and mild dish soap and rinse with clean water several times.

Though granite surfaces have some stain resistance, stains are still likely to pop up, especially in food preparation areas and bathroom vanities. Common stains that mar kitchen and bathroom surfaces include oil-based and organic stains. The Natural Stone Institute of America has a handy stone and granite stain removal guide to help you identify and remove these types of stains.

Apply Poultice
A poultice can be an effective way to remove some stains. The experts at Molly Maids recommend using baking soda as a cleaning base and adding water for oil-based stains or hydrogen peroxide for water-based stains. Mix the baking soda and liquid into a paste and apply to the stain. Next, gently scrub the countertop with a soft cloth. Rinse with water and repeat until the stain is lifted.

Cover with Plastic and Let Sit
If the paste-rinse-repeat method isn't getting the job done, apply another layer of paste and cover the area with plastic wrap. Tape down the edges of the plastic wrap and let it sit overnight or as long as a few days. Remove the plastic wrap, rinse, and gently scrub the spot with a soft cloth.

How to Clean Granite with Natural Products
While natural products like lemon and vinegar are a go-to for DIY cleaning solutions, you should leave them on the shelf when cleaning granite. Instead, one of the best ways to clean granite naturally is to reach for mild dish soap.

Thomas advises cleaning granite countertops daily with a damp rag and a mild dishwashing liquid and drying surfaces with a microfiber towel. Drying is a crucial step because it helps eliminate pesky water spots.

Use preventative measures: Always put coasters under glasses, particularly those containing alcohol or citrus juices, and place hot dishes on trivets. Don't store staining items—such as cooking oils, oil-based cosmetics, and creams—on granite countertops.

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Today I’m sharing the different options available when you are considering solid surface countertops and what the pros and cons are with each type (including granite, marble, quartz, and Dekton).
There are many choices on the market now when it comes to selecting countertops for your kitchen. Different products available vary immensely by not only cost, but by versatility and the overall qualities the countertops offer. So if you are set on a solid surface countertop then what is the best choice? Well it really depends on the look you are after and how much work you want to do to maintain your countertops. Marble, Granite, Quartz, and Dekton all offer unique properties and each has it’s pros and cons that are worth carefully considering before you make such a huge decision. Today I’m writing about the differences between Marble, Granite, Quartz, and Dekton in order to help you consider what option is best for your home

MARBLE COUNTERTOPS
One of the most traditional choices and probably that which has been around longest of all is Marble. A absolutely beautiful and elegant natural stone that is light and white in colour and appearance. There is no other natural stone that comes in choices as white as Marble is available in. Marble contains natural veining, though the amount and exact colouring of the veining varies by the kind of Marble you select. Although beautiful, the downside of Marble is that is quite a high maintenance choice for a kitchen countertop. It is very soft, very porous, and quite vulnerable to stains and chips. Marble also requires ongoing maintenance, such as applying a penetrating sealer at least twice a year. Things like wine, juice, and oil may damage it (perhaps even beyond repair), so you need to be comfortable with your countertop aging and being etched and scratched with regular use. It is also heat resistant but not heat proof and requires insulation between it and hot pots and pans.

Quartz Countertops

Quartz is a mix of quartz stone and resin and is generally considered nonporous and not very susceptible to staining then Granite or Dekton countertops. Less expensive versions of Quartz may have a different proportion of stone and resin, so they may stain more easily then name-brand versions (as we experienced with the Quartz surface in our previous kitchen). Quartz is as strong as Granite and Dekton, but more flexible so it’s less likely to chip or crack then either of those counter surfaces. Because it is made with resin, it is less heat-resistant than Granite and definitely than Dekton, which is considered heat proof. Quartz is also nearly maintenance free and does not require sealing, as Granite and Marble do. Quartz also comes in a huge variety of colour and pattern choices, and since it is a man-made product, uniformity can be guaranteed.

GRANITE COUNTERTOPS
Another highly popular choice in natural stone options is Granite. Long considered the obvious choice for solid surface countertops, Granite has become less on-trend in recent years, especially with the growth of more natural and beautiful man-made surfaces such as Quartz and Dekton. Because it is a natural stone, Granite is porous and therefore higher maintenance then both Quartz and Dekton as it needs to be sealed yearly. It is also not uniform in colour or appearance, so it’s important to choose from the whole slab if possible to know exactly what you are getting. Granite is heat resistant but not heat proof and requires insulation between it and hot pots and pans. Though there is a huge variety in the colours and patterns available, there are no true-white Granites available and most have a fair amount of pattern to them so it is not suitable for those who want a simpler, more consistent design on their countertops.

DEKTON COUNTERTOPS
Dekton is a fairly new solid surface countertop material made by Cosentino that is created by a mixture of porcelain and glass that is then treated with heat and pressure to create a completely non-porous, heat-proof, stain-proof surface. It requires no maintenance and can even be used outdoors as the colours will not fade in the sun.

You can place hot pots and pans directly on the surface and it won’t damage it, and you can even cut on the surface without scratching it, though it’s so hard that you will likely dull your knives. Dekton comes in a variety of beautiful visually appealing colours with many natural looking patterns and in every colour from white through black. It does need to be cut and fabricated by specially certified professionals to ensure that it is properly installed so it won’t crack. Your cabinetry needs to be completely level and properly supported in order to ensure the countertop is level as it is not a flexible material.

The pricing for Dekton is in line with good quality name-brand Quartz and Granite, but it offers the ultimate in a low-maintenance, beautiful solid countertop.

The durability, lack of maintenance, and variety of design options made it perfect for our home. I really wanted a marble look but without the maintenance of Marble, and I think we’ve perfectly achieved that with our choice.

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