How to Naturally Clean Granite

Granite may be one of the strongest materials you can use in your home but it still needs proper care and maintenance to retain its beautiful and shiny look. Granite naturally occurs on earth that is why its specks of color and pattern vary from one stone to another. Before granite is sold to be used as counter-tops and floor, it is cut, polished and sealed.

There are several products claiming to clean granite effectively, but the most effective and affordable cleaners can actually be found in your home.

Here are ways on how you can naturally clean granite.

Rubbing Alcohol

Rubbing alcohol can be utilized in cleaning granite counter tops and floors without the risk of causing damage to the surface. In cleaning counter tops, combine 2 cups of water and 2 cups and rubbing alcohol in a bottle spray. Spray the solution to the counter-top and wipe with soft clean cloth.

For granite floors, 2 cups of alcohol with 1 gallon warm water in a bucket. Dip a mop on the bucket and clean the floor as you normally would. Air dry and you granite will have its polished look again.

Baking Soda

Baking soda is a natural ingredient can be used to deodorize and clean granite. It is also used to remove stains from granite.

To clean granite counter tops, mix ½ cup baking soda and 2 cups water in a spray bottle. Spray on counter tops then wipe with clean cloth.

To clean granite floors, add 1 cup of baking soda to a gallon of water in a bucket. Dip a rug or mop on the solution then mop the floor.

For removing stains, make a baking soda paste by gradually adding water in a baking soda on a bowl. Continue stirring until it becomes sticky like paste. Completely cover the stain with the paste you made and leave it overnight. Remove the paste the next morning with the use of a damp cloth. The stain and odor should be removed. Repeat procedure if needed.

Hydrogen Peroxide

When cleaning granite counter-tops with hydrogen peroxide, combine 1 part water and 1 part hydrogen peroxide in a spray bottle. Spray onto the granite surface then wipe with clean cloth.

For floors, mix 1 cup hydrogen peroxide and a gallon of water in a bucket. Clean as you would when mopping your floor.

These eco-friendly natural granite cleaners are much effective that those sold in the market. Plus, it is cheaper.

Make your granite floors and counter tops shine like new with these methods.