We suggest using Simple Green on granite countertops for a few reasons. This powerful degreaser safely removes grease, grime, and stains from most countertop materials. It's also easy to find at your local hardware or home goods store. Plus, its concentrated, non-toxic formula is non-acidic with a pH of about 9.
Some cleaners are too abrasive or acidic for granite. Never use vinegar, glass cleaner, or bleach to clean your countertops, as these harsh substances will dull the granite and weaken the sealant. For best results, use Simple Green Granite & Stone Cleaner to ensure your granite counters have been properly cleaned.
Natural stone should be cleaned once a week with a pH-neutral cleaning product like Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner. The powerful cleaner dissolves tough soils and buildup without damaging your beautiful stone surfaces, and removes soap scum, body oils and greases, bath oils, soap, and shampoo oils.
Another popular home remedy is baking soda but cleaning too carelessly with an abrasive scratch up and dull your surface. Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner removes grease and grime from countertops.
DON'T: Use harsh or abrasive cleaners and sponges.
Windex; acidic cleaners, like vinegar, lemon, lime; or anything with ammonia or bleach should be avoided.
Frequent use of vinegar, Windex or bleach will dull the granite and weaken the sealant. Instead, a little soap and water should do the trick. Add dish soap and warm water to a sponge, get a good lather and begin cleaning. Avoid using abrasive pads, as granite can be scratched.
Don't use harsh chemicals, acidic cleaners, or abrasive scrubbing tools: Stick with warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft microfiber cloth. Steer clear of vinegar, which can dull the granite and weaken the sealant—though there are plenty of other ways to clean with vinegar around the house!
Restrictions on Use: Do not use on non-rinsable surfaces. This product is not classified as hazardous under 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standards (29 CFR 1910.1200). Inhalation: Not expected to cause respiratory irritation. If adverse effect occurs, move to fresh air.
Apply solution. Leave on heavy soils for 1-2 minutes. Scrub if needed. Rinse or damp-wipe with clean water.
Powerful cleaner and degreaser designed for effective and environmentally safer use on counters, carpet, floors, fabric, equipment, vehicles and more.
To keep your quartz countertops looking beautiful for years to come, you'll need to clean them regularly with a non-abrasive solution. Wipe up spills as soon as you notice them to avoid staining, and use Simple Green Stone Cleaner & Polish to give your counters the look and cleanliness your kitchen deserves.
A pH neutral cleaner like Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner is perfect for cleaning marble shower floors, shower walls, and other delicate bathroom surfaces. The powerful cleaner dissolves tough stains and watermarks without damaging the marble.
Fancy cleaners aren't necessary for cleaning granite counters on a daily basis. You really only need three things: Warm water, mild dishwashing liquid and a microfiber cloth. Tip: Make sure your dishwashing liquid doesn't contain citrus extracts, as they're too acidic for granite countertops.
Many people assume that because granite is sealed, it can be maintained with any all-purpose cleaner on the market. But these cleaners often contain harsh chemicals like ammonia that can damage the granite's surface. Although it's heat and scratch-resistant, granite is a sensitive material and requires specific care.
Granites with higher levels of quartzitae are especially at risk for the "green bloom" effect. If activator spray is applied too heavily a green coloration will appear within a couple of days. Activators react with iron or copper minerals in the stone which creates the green color.
The non-toxic formula easily cuts through grease, oils, wallpaper paste, mold stains, nicotine buildup, soot and other tough soils without heavy scrubbing. It leaves a residue-free finish, so washable painted surfaces, sealed wood, metals and plastic are clean and ready to paint in minutes.
Let the Simple Green Oxy Solve solution sit on the surface for 5-7 minutes. Do not allow the solution to dry before rinsing or it will be harder to remove.
Simple Green contains 2-butoxyethanol, which is known to damage red blood cells and cause irritation to the skin and eyes. Simple Green is labeled as an all purpose cleaner. It's also labeled as non-toxic and biodegradable, but the 2-butoxyethanol solvent makes it dangerous.
We do not recommended that you mix Simple Green with bleach or ammonia because mixing will detract from the cleaning ability of Simple Green and detract from the disinfecting ability of bleach.
Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner's biodegradable* degreasing and deodorizing power helps prevent grease, fat and oil buildup that can cause clogs and foul odors. Directions: Pour 2 cups of full strength Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner into the drain in the evening. Allow the product to remain in the drain overnight.
Granite polishing powder: Also called stone polishing compound, powder offers a quick and easy way to put a fresh gleam on granite while removing minor scratches and stains. If using it dry, choose a buff polishing pad to work the polish over the surface of the granite in a steady, circular pattern.
One way to get rid of the cloudy residue is to use a baking soda paste. Another option is to use a commercial granite polish and a buffing pad to remove the haze. However, if you fear that you may cause more damage by trying to fix the problem yourself, one final option is to call out the experts.