{"id":4122,"date":"2015-11-23T07:56:02","date_gmt":"2015-11-23T12:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graniteselection.com\/?post_type=blog&p=2955"},"modified":"2021-05-31T00:58:59","modified_gmt":"2021-05-31T05:58:59","slug":"diy-granite-cleaner","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/graniteselection.com\/blog\/diy-granite-cleaner\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Granite Cleaner"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many people are turned off by DIY projects because they imagine it will take a lot of time, require a lot of skill, and often cost more money after you buy the necessary tools and equipment. But when it comes to making your own granite cleaner, nothing could be simpler. Instead of paying upwards of ten dollars for a 12 oz. bottle of granite cleaner, you can make your own with regular household ingredients for a mere fraction of the price!<\/p>\n

What Is \u201cGranite Cleaner\u201d?<\/h2>\n

Granite<\/a> is a very\u00a0durable stone\u00a0that can weather almost any force and element. After all, it is forged in the crust of the earth for thousands of years. But we love the granite in our homes not just because it is tough and hardy, but for its beauty as well.<\/p>\n

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Granite is sealed with a special coating to keep it lustrous and glossy, and many household cleaners can damage that sealant, leaving your granite vulnerable to scuffs and streaks. Acidic solvents, such as vinegar- or acid-based cleaners can cause unsightly \u201cetching\u201d on\u00a0granite countertops<\/a>. Similarly, Windex and other multi-surface and glass cleaners can strip the sealant right off your stone.<\/p>\n

So, when cleaning the granite around your house, it is absolutely crucial you use a solution that is safe for\u00a0natural stone countertops<\/a>.<\/p>\n