How to Clean Hard Water Stains From Granite
Granite is a natural stone that is both durable and resilient. Granite is not, however, completely stain-proof. Stains on granite from hard water are unsightly and diminish the appearance of the stone surface. These stains often appear in a chalky-white form. Remove water stains from granite promptly to preserve the beauty of the surface. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Paper towel
- White vinegar
- Rags
- 3 tsp. baking soda or 1 cup unbleached flour
- Liquid dish soap
- Water
- Bowl
- Spoon
- Plastic wrap
- Tape
Instructions
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Saturate a paper towel with white vinegar. Place the paper towel directly onto the water stain.
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Allow the vinegar-soaked paper towel to remain on the stain for 24 hours. Remove the paper towel and wipe the granite with a damp rag.
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Make a poultice if the water stain persists. The idea of a poultice is to draw the stain from the granite into the poultice. Combine 3 tsp. baking soda and 1 tsp. water into a bowl and stir. Alternatively, use 1 cup unbleached flour, 3 tbsp. liquid dish soap and about 4 tbsp. water to form a poultice. The consistency of the paste should be that of sour cream.
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Lightly mist the stained granite with water. Spread a coating of the paste about 1/4- inch thick onto the water stain, overlapping the stain by about 1/4 inch. Use your fingers to spread the paste and rub it into the stone.
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Cover the poultice with plastic wrap. Use tape to secure the edges of the plastic wrap to the granite.
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Allow the poultice to remain on the granite for 24 hours. Remove the plastic wrap and wipe up the poultice with a damp rag.
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Clean the affected area of the granite with a mild soap and water. Buff the area dry with a clean rag.
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Repeat this process, if necessary. It may take more than one application of the poultice to completely remove the water mark.
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References
- Photo Credit Polishing pink granite natural rock in wall image by JoLin from Fotolia.com
