Cleaning and Resealing Granite Countertops are the secret towards maintaining them and ensuring that they look their best year after year. In order to clean your granite counter tops you need to include the following weapons in your arsenal – mild dish soap, soft cotton cloths, a special cleaner formulated for the purpose of cleaning granite countertops, steel wool and denatured alcohol for removing the granite’s sealant.

The surface of granite can be invaded by various food particles because they are very absorbent. So if you do not want your precious granite countertops to lose their shine then you should learn how to clean granite counter surfaces the right way. The right way of doing this is to clean and seal the countertop frequently. For cleaning spills, simply wipe off the spill immediately otherwise the granite might absorb it. If you see some soiled particles on your granite countertop surface then you can use water, dish soap and a scrubber to gently scrub off the soiled particles. Once you are done scrubbing, simply wipe clean with a cloth.

If there are some accidental paint stains on your granite countertop then you can use a scraper to scrape off the paint blotches on the surface but you need to do it gently in order to prevent scratches and chipping of the stone. You can also use turpentine or any other type of paint remover but be mindful that these harsh chemicals should be used sparingly on your granite countertop. If you want to get rid of shallow nicks and scratches then you should use steel wool but if you find that there are deep chips on your granite surface then you would require the services of a professional fabricator.

One of the best ways of ensuring that there are no stains on your granite countertop surface is to wipe of the source of the stain completely whenever accidental spills happen.