Cleaning Granite
Discussion
We've just moved and in the process changed from bog-standard glossy chipboard worktops to granite. We used to polish the old ones with Windolene to get them shiny (works great on stainless steel too BTW) but not sure I want to try it on the granite. Any thoughts on how to keep them really clean and glossy?
I'd agree on window cleaning products, especially the spray on ones with vinegar in. Being a grumpy old man, my first reaction to expensive task-specific products is "Humbug!" and if it's Tesco, double that response!
Let's face it, granite is polished stone, and one of the hardest stones around. It's never been alive, so cannot need oiling, feeding, waxing etc, and it managed to survive for millions of years underground, so it's hardly a delicate material. As for getting scratched, what are chopping boards for? Christ, there'll be a pseudo-dentist along in a minute claiming it's susceptible to acid erosion!
Let's face it, granite is polished stone, and one of the hardest stones around. It's never been alive, so cannot need oiling, feeding, waxing etc, and it managed to survive for millions of years underground, so it's hardly a delicate material. As for getting scratched, what are chopping boards for? Christ, there'll be a pseudo-dentist along in a minute claiming it's susceptible to acid erosion!
blueyes said:
sleep envy said:
water and a lint free cloth is all I use on mine, has been fine for the last 5 years
and me....but I use a microfibre cloth.
MrsV6 doesn't seem to understand that the water has to be clean (rather than out of the washing up bowl).
Water and a microfibre cloth gets it looking like new.
Any products with acid in will eventually dull the shine that was created when the granite was polished though.
Edited by pdV6 on Wednesday 15th April 13:00
Nubbin said:
I'd agree on window cleaning products, especially the spray on ones with vinegar in. Being a grumpy old man, my first reaction to expensive task-specific products is "Humbug!" and if it's Tesco, double that response!
Let's face it, granite is polished stone, and one of the hardest stones around. It's never been alive, so cannot need oiling, feeding, waxing etc, and it managed to survive for millions of years underground, so it's hardly a delicate material. As for getting scratched, what are chopping boards for? Christ, there'll be a pseudo-dentist along in a minute claiming it's susceptible to acid erosion!
however, it is porous,however shiny it looks, and can be marked.Let's face it, granite is polished stone, and one of the hardest stones around. It's never been alive, so cannot need oiling, feeding, waxing etc, and it managed to survive for millions of years underground, so it's hardly a delicate material. As for getting scratched, what are chopping boards for? Christ, there'll be a pseudo-dentist along in a minute claiming it's susceptible to acid erosion!
IIRC they dont like white wine spilling on them and it being left on.
We have them and the guy who installed them told us this so feel free to tell me if this is cr4p !!
B17NNS said:
Your installers should supply you with a maintenance pack when they are finished. This will come with a deep cleaner and sealer. Use this about every 12 months but in between spray windowlene is perfect.
Yes, this is what we were given, it included a stone cleaner, a stone polish and a stain repellant. It didn't relalise you could stain this stuff, but it is just rock no matter how shiny they've made it look. Gassing Station | Homes, Gardens and DIY | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff