Follow these tips to keep your countertops sparkling.
Granite is a natural stone that looks beautiful when used for kitchen countertops. But despite its luxe appearance, granite is a porous material, which means that moisture can seep in and leave stains. While a sealant will prevent this from happening, proper care is still necessary to ensure your countertops maintain their beauty for a longer period of time. To keep your granite countertops looking great, we're sharing tips for removing stains from the material, including grease, water, food, and wine stains. White Quartz
When treating granite countertops for stains, steer clear of homemade solutions with lemon juice or vinegar since they are acidic and could damage natural stone.
Make sure you have these materials on hand when removing stains from granite countertops.
When treating oil stains, be sure to blot rather than wipe, as wiping can spread the stain and make it worse, says Alicia Sokolowski, the president and co-CEO of AspenClean.
Be sure to remove food and drink stains from granite countertops as soon as they occur. You can do so by following these steps outlined by Sokolowski.
Believe it or not, water can stain granite surfaces—either from condensation or from the minerals in hard water—but there is a simple way to take care of this on countertops, says Kathy Cohoon, the director of franchise operations of Two Maids.
Wine spills and stains from wine glass rims are common, but cleaning these stains on surfaces like your granite countertop will require a little more effort than a simple wipe, says Cohoon.
bathroom countertops If stubborn stains persist after following the above techniques, try using baking soda to remove any remaining marks, says Sokolowski.