How to Clean Granite

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Check to make sure that your granite is sealed before doing anything else.. Fill your sink or large bucket with warm water and dish soap.. Use a microfiber cloth for smaller jobs and a mop for bigger areas.

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1

Check to make sure that your granite is sealed before doing anything else.

Step 1

Check to make sure that your granite is sealed before doing anything else.

2

Fill your sink or large bucket with warm water and dish soap.

Step 2

Fill your sink or large bucket with warm water and dish soap.

3

Use a microfiber cloth for smaller jobs and a mop for bigger areas.

Step 3

Use a microfiber cloth for smaller jobs and a mop for bigger areas.

4

Submerge your cloth, rag, or mop in your cleaning solution and wring it out.

Step 4

Submerge your cloth, rag, or mop in your cleaning solution and wring it out.

5

Wipe the granite in soft circular motions so that you don't damage the stone.

Step 5

Wipe the granite in soft circular motions so that you don't damage the stone.

6

Dry your granite with a soft microfiber cloth.

Step 6

Dry your granite with a soft microfiber cloth.

7

Fill your bucket or sink with a specialized cleaner.

Step 7

Fill your bucket or sink with a specialized cleaner.

8

Soak a clean mop or small cloth in the cleaner and wring it out.

Step 8

Soak a clean mop or small cloth in the cleaner and wring it out.

9

Use short and gentle strokes to cover the entire surface.

Step 9

Use short and gentle strokes to cover the entire surface.

10

Refill your bucket with cold water and clean the surface again.

Step 10

Refill your bucket with cold water and clean the surface again.

11

Take a clean microfiber cloth and buff the granite clean.

Step 11

Take a clean microfiber cloth and buff the granite clean.

12

Spray down your granite with a mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water.

Step 12

Spray down your granite with a mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water.

13

Mix baking soda and hydrogen peroxide in a small bowl.

Step 13

Mix baking soda and hydrogen peroxide in a small bowl.

14

Spread your paste over the stain and cover it with plastic wrap.

Step 14

Spread your paste over the stain and cover it with plastic wrap.

15

Leave your paste on the granite overnight before wiping it down.

Step 15

Leave your paste on the granite overnight before wiping it down.

16

Use as little water as possible so you don't discolor the granite.

Step 16

Use as little water as possible so you don't discolor the granite.

17

Skip using vinegar to clean your granite, or you may risk damaging it.

Step 17

Skip using vinegar to clean your granite, or you may risk damaging it.

18

Avoid using any harsh abrasives or chemical cleaners.

Step 18

Avoid using any harsh abrasives or chemical cleaners.

19

Use cutting boards and coasters to prevent direct damage to your granite.

Step 19

Use cutting boards and coasters to prevent direct damage to your granite.

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