How do I maintain and clean my granite countertops?

Granite Countertops are very easy to maintain and will last forever if taken care of correctly.  First make sure your granite countertops are sealed.  View my other blogs.  Second is to make sure what kind of cleaners you are using.

The type of cleaners you want to use are neutral cleaners.  You don’t want to use anything that is acidic.  Most of the time all you need is a mild dish soap and a sponge to clean up the granite countertops.  Granite countertops do not keep harmful bacterias on it and is safe.  If you want to really clean or you are a little OCD, like myself, I recommend using Simple Green Natural Stone Cleaner.  You can get the Simple Green at your local home stores, I have even seen it at Wal Mart.  It is priced around the same as other cleaners.  If your Installer tells you need to buy the special cleaner from them, you don’t.  They are just trying to make some extra cash of you.  If you have any questions feel free to comment or send me an email at klotz@countertopkings.com I am here to help.