How to clean your granite countertops

Taking care of your things is one of the best ways to prevent them from being damaged and destroyed. As with our health, it is always better to be safe than sorry. That is why you should always learn to take care of everything you have. Taking care of it can mean many things because it is a broad topic, but we are definitely sure that cleaning it plays a very important role in taking care of your things. Each item has its own “official” way to clean it and that’s what you need to find out before you clean it. Actually, you can’t clean everything in the same way. Some things cannot be wet with water, and some cannot be cleaned only with a dry cloth. Therefore, you need to understand the correct methods in which you should clean the item, which is in your case, granite countertops.

Granite countertops are a very popular type of countertop material. These countertops are very strong and durable. Some of the old houses have it and the house could be destroyed and damaged but the granite countertop still stands proud. That’s because the granite material is tough.

Granites are a type of stone, a natural material. This means that it is resistant and also means that you cannot use any kind of chemicals on it. So what should you use on it?

Although granite will not scratch or dent, you must use it with care. Proper cleaning and maintenance must be observed and you must follow the instructions on how to clean it. Also, you should know that the shine of granite is not permanent. It needs to be repolished periodically and also resealed to protect it from liquids and make it suitable for kitchen or bathroom use. However, it depends on the type of granite you use. Higher grades of granite generally need less sealing and polishing. Resealing and reissues are usually done once a year and you don’t need to seal it once it’s installed because it’s already presealed when you bought it.

Cleaning it is not that difficult. All you have to use is soap and water. That is enough for you to clean the granite countertop as there is a very microscopic chance of it staining. All you have to do is dilute the soap with water and apply it with a soft cloth and speaking of soap, the best option is a dish soap. Be careful with cleaners that have high acidity because they will chemically scratch the product and eventually damage it. However, other cleaning products or agents that you could use without worry are isopropyl alcohol, which is definitely safe for granite countertops, and diluted vinegar. If in doubt, you can purchase a granite countertop cleaner that is available at most stores.

So that’s it, we hope this helps you.