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What You Need To Know About Cleaning Granite Countertops - 2

...As far as I can tell, there's really no good reason to complicate matters and add potentially poisonous substances to your countertops. Regular cleaning with soap and water is sufficient. And when you would like stronger disinfecting or stain fighting power, mix a solution of 1:2 parts white vinegar to water.

Surprisingly, white vinegar and warm water is one of the most effective cleaners for countertops. It can remove soaked in stains, as well as remove odors. If you want something more granular, try some borax. Though many people mistakenly think of borax as being caustic, it is actually an extremely mild soap.

You can find borax in any grocery store. It is very effective because of the fine granular form it comes in. Simply sprinkle onto stains or grime, add some water and scrub away. Borax is so gentle that those with sensitive skin sometimes use it in place of regular bar soap, so it certainly won't harm your granite countertops.

Cleaning granite countertops and keeping them in tip top shape need not involve any harmful chemicals, when soap, water and vinegar are all that you're probably ever going to need to care for your granite countertop. There are, however, some granite countertop sealing materials that are said to help protect surfaces from soaking up food waste.

Though these sealant treatments are recommended by the manufacturers, one must wonder whether they truly serve any purpose. Granite countertops are notoriously low-maintenance surfaces. Opt for the sealing treatment if you like, but I think I'll leave mine au natural.

As you can see, there are many important decisions that you will need to make concerning your granite countertop. You will be making decisions that you will have to live with for a long time, as we all want improvements that will last forever. You will enjoy your countertop, and be glad that you chose granite in the long run.

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