How to Sanitize Granite Counter Tops
When you have a kitchen sporting granite countertops, keeping them clean and shiny may be a top priority. Although clean countertops are important, you also need to make sure that you don't use any products on your granite that will pit the surface, create a haze or break down the sealer that protects it. Sanitize granite countertops frequently to keep them pristinely clean and attractive. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Sponge or dishcloth
- Mild dishwashing detergent
- Dishtowel
- Bleach
- Spray bottle
Instructions
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Saturate the sponge or the dishcloth with warm water. Add a squirt of dishwashing detergent to the wet sponge or dishcloth and squeeze to activate bubbles.
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Wipe the surface of the granite countertop with the sudsy sponge or dishcloth. Wash the entire countertop as often as necessary to keep it clean and sanitized.
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Rinse the countertop with warm water to remove the soap.
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Dry the countertop completely with the dishtowel. Do not skip the drying step because your countertop may look streaked if you don't dry it completely.
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Mix 1 tsp. chlorine bleach with 1 qt. of warm water in the spray bottle. Spray the diluted bleach over the granite countertop and then rinse away the bleach with warm water.
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Dry the countertop completely with the dishtowel.
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Tips & Warnings
The best way to avoid hazing on a granite countertop is to dry it completely each time you get it wet.
Check to make sure your countertop still has an effective seal by placing a small pool of water on the countertop surface. If the water stays pooled, the seal is working. If the water soaks into the granite, you need to reseal your countertop. Generally, granite countertops require resealing twice a year.
Never use ammonia, lemon juice or vinegar on a granite countertop. The acids present in these products may etch the surface.
Never scour your countertop with abrasive cleaners.
References
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