A well-sealed countertop made of granite is relatively impervious to bacteria. Luke warm water and dish soap should be adequate for day-to-day sanitizing. Nevertheless, if a germicidal is desired, reach for a bottle full of 70% iso propyl alcohol. Spraying this onto the granite, then allowing to sit for three to five minutes, rinsing with water thereafter, drying up with a clean microfiber cloth at the end, is the key to success. Avoid bleach or ammonia-based granite cleaning products.
There are usually plenty of granite cleaners out there. Some all-purpose surface cleaners also state that they are safe for granite. Of course, this is not true. Let us look at the cleaning tutorial below to let you know you are using a correct cleaner for your surfaces and counter tops.
1. Wet your dish cloth with hot soapy water. Fill a clean sink with warm water, add a mild dish soap, then thoroughly wet a cleanse the cloth.
2. Wipe down the counter tops: all you have to do here is use your wet dish cloth to wipe away any spills or crumbs on your granite countertop.
3. Dry with a microfiber cloth to prevent streaking.
4. Disinfect your granite counter tops periodically. Remove the soap residue. Spray limited quantity of 70% isopropyl alcohol onto your counters. Allow this solution to sit for three to five minutes, rinse with water and dry with a clean microfiber cloth as the final step.
You really need a good granite cleaning products to get those countertops shiny and streak-free. Also, make sure to follow some popular tips while cleaning these surfaces:
1. It’s of the essence to make sure your granite countertop is sealed.
While granite is a very hard surface and far less porous than marble, unsealed or not strongly sealed granite will soak up oil spill and other stains. To check if your granite is sealed, put a few drops of water on the surface. If it beads up, you have a secured seal. If after a few minutes the water has soaked into the granite completely, the time has come to reseal the stone.
2. You shouldn’t use harsh or abrasive granite cleaning products.
Cleaners like vinegar, lemon, lime, or any such thing with ammonia or bleach should be avoided. Frequent use of these chemicals will make the sealant dull over time. Fundamentally, the harsher the cleaner, the faster it will break down the sealant.
3. A gentle cloth is the catch.
Always ensure to make use of warm water, a mild or gentle dish soap, and a nubby microfiber cloth for daily wiping.