Safely Cleaning Granite & Marble
One of the questions we get a lot is, "How do I safely clean my new granite or marble counter or floor". Here are a couple of things to keep in mind.
Q: What should I use to clean my stone counter tops?Q: How do I disinfect my counter tops?Q: My stone counters don't shine anymore, do they need to be repolished?Q: How do I remove the soap film or haze from my counter tops?Q: I sealed my Granite and it doesn't shine like it did before, did I ruin the stone?Q: I have spots and rings on my Granite, what should I do?Q: I have spots and rings on my Marble Bar Top, what should I do?Q: My Polished Marble Top has been etched from Citrus Acid or Alcohol, what should I do?Q: How do I clean the white film off my Granite counter top?
A: We typically recommend the use of warm water and dish soap. The counters should then be rinsed with clean warm water and towel dried to avoid spotting and soap build-up.
A: We generally use something as simple as "Windex" sprayed directly to the surface and buff dry. It is always a good idea to buff the counter tops dry; this prevents spots, hazing, and streaks.
A: This could just be as simple as water spotting as stated with Granite or as severe as the polish being etched. Materials such as Marble, Limestone, and Onyx are vulnerable to Acids (Citrus Fruit for example) and Alcohol. Extra care should be taken if these types of stones are used in an area that would expose the counter top to these types of things.