Tips On How To Clean Granite Countertops

Granite countertop has been a popular choice for ages. It’s 100% natural, durable and available in many attractive colours which can be used for any design preference. As they are environmentally friendly and easy to clean, they add value to the home. One can easily make their Granite countertops look new by following some simple steps.

What Care is Required For Granite Countertop

No doubt granite looks perfect for countertops. With that said, maintaining beauty requires some additional effort. When done with care and expert advice, maintaining granite can be a task in handy. Experts like Galaxy Exports have a wide Granite collection, that is perfect for a countertop look. We also provide assistance that may help you get the best guidance for cleaning your granite countertop.

1. Clean the Spills Immediately

The spills on the granite countertop might not leave a stain but it’s always a good practice to clean the spill immediately. This is because the spills might get harder to clean when left for long hours. Also with granites such as Blue Dunes, caring is much required.

2. No Too Harsh Rubbing

Granite is one of the hardest stones. Hitting and using a knife might not leave a visible scratch but some fishy scratches might show up on tiles, especially on the ones with light colour like Antico Bianco

1. Use a soft cloth or a sponge

Granite countertops can easily be cleaned with a gentle rub with a soft cloth or sponge. Some granite cleaners are also efficient for cleaning purposes. 

2. Trivets and hot pads for utensils  

Like every other stone, your granite countertop can suffer a sudden thermal shock which might lead to cracks. Therefore, using a trivet or hot pad for keeping hot utensils is always a smart option.

3. Say no to using extremely acidic or basic substances

Many Indians have a habit of cleaning their countertops with vinegar, lemon water, or ammonia. Well, this might be bad for the health of your countertop. Therefore, using warm water and gentle rubbing can make your granite top shine like new. With stones like Midnight Blue and Imperial Red, maintaining the shine of the stone is highly required to maintain the classy look of your space.

How to Clean a Granite Countertop

Stains and dirty patches are often big concerns for someone spending all day on Granite Countertops. This not only affects the working environment but also intimidates hygiene. 

So before we start worrying about how to completely wash them off we must consider must-do steps on how to scrub your Granite. One can maintain their countertop daily by following just a few simple steps. 

Step1:  Prepare a mug or a small bucket of warm water.

Step2: Mix the prescribed granite cleaning solution with the water. You can also clean the countertop with just warm water in case it’s not very dirty.

Step3: Take a soft cloth or a sponge. Rinse it with the prepared mixture. You can also use a spray instead.

Step4: Wipe the entire countertop with soft hands. You can keep the spot wet for a while to clean the stubborn stains in an easy go.

Step5: Let it dry in normal air conditions.

Here are some additional pieces of advice while cleaning your graphite countertop. 

1. Collect the required things

The first step in the way to cleaning granite countertops is by gathering the required items. You might need a spray, clean cloth or sponge, and the cleaning mixture suggested by your granite expert if any. Once you are done collecting things, cleaning granite is just a few steps away.

2. Make sure to dry the granite countertop

Are you worried about the water spots on your granite slab? Well, keeping your granite top dry can be the best way to do that. Just take a dry cloth and wipe out your granite countertop.

3. Make your countertop shine

You can add shine to your granite countertop with just a simple step. Cooking oil can do wonders. You just need to pour a bit of oil on the top and wipe it off with a cloth. Thus, this little job can make your stone shine as bright as new. 

No stone can beat the aesthetics of granite countertops. As it’s said, beauty requires care too. So is the case with your shiny granite countertop. Also, you can explore our classic exotic range to add luxury to your space, by reading this blog, or can explore the beauty of white marble and know why it still rules the world of architecture.

With some expert guidance from Galaxy Exports, one can get a perfect-looking countertop for their space. Enquire us today!