Cleaning Granite Countertops and More
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How Do you Clean Granite Countertops
One of the most common questions related to stone care is " How To Clean Granite Countertops". The truth is, the internet is filled with numerous different methods and strategies on cleaning granite and marble. A lot of this information is often times misleading and can cause consumers to utilize incorrect cleaning methods that could potentially harm the polished surface of natural stone, including marble and granite, by etching and dulling the polished surface. I've even read several recipes for homemade granite cleaners that will either damage the polished surface over time or just cloud it up, forcing the granite to look dull and lose it's clarity and depth over time.
Cleaning Granite Countertops Properly
Cleaning granite countertops can be a simple task when a few facts are understood. Firstly, always use a pH balanced cleaners for granite countertops and never use hazardous or abrasive chemicals to clean granite. This would include the use of common household cleaners such as vinegar, bleach-wipes, and ammonia. When cleaning granite, it is also important to stay away from acidic cleaners, which would include anything with lemon or orange.
Clean Granite Countertops with pH Neutral Cleaners
Always clean granite countertops with pH neutral cleaners. Both abrasive and acidic cleaners will impair the surface of the stone over time. For this reason, it is important to use a pH balanced cleaner for cleaning granite, which is the same thing as a pH neutral cleaner. Most common mild dish soaps are pH balanced and oftentimes consumers will use them to clean granite counters. These soaps are safe to use on granite counters, but they will build-up and leave a residue behind. This will cause a polished granite surface to look cloudy, blurry or grimy.
For more information about what is a pH balanced cleaner visit: Cleaning Granite Countertops with pH Balanced Cleaners
When choosing a product to clean granite, one might also consider a formula that will not only clean granite countertops, but also polish, protect and condition the stones surface. Granite, marble, travertine, slate, and all other types of natural stones are porous to some extent. This means that they have the ability to absorb liquids left to sit on them. For this reason, we think it is important to use Supreme Surface Granite Cleaner coupled with cationic protectant and conditioning agent that penitrates the stone and ionically bonds a protective componan to the stone, filling the porous surface in order to help prevent staining. Conditioners also leave the stone with a much smoother texture, creating a glass-like finish. ORDER TODAY
The Supreme Surface Granite Cleaner with a micro fiber cloth (included with every on-line order) is the perfect choice for anyone who has a natural stone surface in their home. It's 100% organic and non-toxic, bio-degradable, and it's also safe for food preparation areas.We use a cosmetic grade surfactant or cleansing agent and that's what actually cleanses the countertop and we've coupled it with a cationic protectant and conditioning agent that ionically bonds a protective component to the granite and that's why the granite will feel so smooth after using it. It's a simple spray-and-wipe formula that will not build up. The results leave a streak free shine, making your polished granite tops and marble counters look new again making it even more resistent against stains!
"I used Supreme Surface Granite Cleaner for cleaning black granite and what an amazing difference & shine! Wow it looks like black ice. And feels so smooth! It's like it now has a little protective coating over it. Smells nice too." Jennifer
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