How to Recover Oily Granite
Wipe any excess oil off the granite's surface with a clean paper towel.. Create a poultice paste from 2 parts baking soda and 1 part water.. Spread the poultice over the oil stain with a plastic spatula.
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Wipe any excess oil off the granite's surface with a clean paper towel.
Wipe any excess oil off the granite's surface with a clean paper towel.
Create a poultice paste from 2 parts baking soda and 1 part water.
Create a poultice paste from 2 parts baking soda and 1 part water.
Spread the poultice over the oil stain with a plastic spatula.
Spread the poultice over the oil stain with a plastic spatula.
Cover the poultice with plastic wrap and tape down the edges.
Cover the poultice with plastic wrap and tape down the edges.
Poke holes in the plastic wrap to allow airflow.
Poke holes in the plastic wrap to allow airflow.
Leave the poultice on the granite for 24 hours or until it dries.
Leave the poultice on the granite for 24 hours or until it dries.
Scrape the poultice off with a plastic scraper.
Scrape the poultice off with a plastic scraper.
Rinse the area with warm water and dry it with a towel.
Rinse the area with warm water and dry it with a towel.
Seal the granite if water droplets absorb into it after 15 minutes.
Seal the granite if water droplets absorb into it after 15 minutes.
Wash the granite with dish soap and isopropyl alcohol 1 day before sealing it.
Wash the granite with dish soap and isopropyl alcohol 1 day before sealing it.
Spray the surface of the granite with a commercial sealant.
Spray the surface of the granite with a commercial sealant.
Spread the sealant over the surface with a microfiber cloth.
Spread the sealant over the surface with a microfiber cloth.
Allow the sealant to absorb into the granite for 15 minutes.
Allow the sealant to absorb into the granite for 15 minutes.
Use a clean microfiber cloth to wipe off any excess sealant.
Use a clean microfiber cloth to wipe off any excess sealant.
Avoid using or cleaning the granite for 48 hours so the sealant has time to cure
Avoid using or cleaning the granite for 48 hours so the sealant has time to cure.
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