How to Clean Granite Floors

Cleaning Granite floors can be frightening. They are such a huge investment; the prospect of ruining a floor by cleaning it wrong makes cleaning granite floors intimidating. There are several theories and philosophies behind the cleaning of granite floors and few things the experts agree on.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Cotton mop
• Extra mop heads
• Large mop bucket
• Water
• Vinegar
• Granite floor

Cleaning your Granite Floor

1. When something spills on your granite floor, blot it clean right away and try not to wipe the spill.

2. If your granite floor has a sealer on it, you will clean the top layer of the sealer. You should follow the instructions provided by your sealer manufacturer (not the person who applied the sealer) before you attempt to clean your granite floor.

3. If your granite floor is highly polished, cleaning it is just as important as buffing it regularly. In a small room, this can mean rubbing it with a dry cloth. However, in a large room, you may want to rent or hire someone with a floor buffing machine.

4. When mopping, use a cotton mop to clean your granite and polished marble floors. Make sure your mop bucket holds plenty of water.

Tips & Warnings

• If there’s a powdery surface to your granite that won’t go away, you’ve got moisture under the stone that needs to be addressed. Call a contractor.
• Always follow manufacturer's instructions. If you ruin the sealer on your granite floors, you may end up having to strip it down and reseal it.

Resources

• Maurizio Specializes in granite and Other Stone Products