Cleaning granite counters

[oregonpachey]

We just had granite installed in our kitchen.  Is there any special cleaner I need to buy or can I use just any old Clorox or Method cleaner?

[af1212]

I also have granite and under the impression that you cannot use any old cleaner. I wash every day with a hot rag - just plain water. And then dry.

Less often (weekly?) I spray with a special granite spray. I think it's method although I'm not 100%.

Before the granite I used to clean almost everything with a water/vinegar mixture but I was told that would be bad for the granite.

[treedimensional]

I've used Windex for the past 5 yrs since we had them installed. I have never re-sealed them and they still look brand new.

[oregonpachey]

Thanks everyone. Here is a picture of what we got. The sample was a lot lighter but we are pleased. The backsplash will be white subway tile with an accent through it.

[niki]

I use blue Dawn and water on a paper towel or hand towel. Method for extra shine as needed.

[mrsukyankee]

I use plain water on a microfiber cloth regularly and Method granite cleaner when needed.

[ssmjlm]

Our kitchen guy said we could use even a clorox wipe on ours since they are really sealed well. I usually have an all purpose spray for daily stuff: smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0040MIBBY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And then this cleaner: smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00065W8F4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[mmp]

Wintergreen rubbing alcohol mixed with water. I do about 50/50.

[nadynnn]

For cleaning my granite countertops, I use a homemade solution in a spray bottle. Water, a small amount of rubbing alcohol, and a small amount of Dawn. Every week, I shine them up with a special granite cleaner I picked up at the store (it's foamy - and smells rather strong). NOw they are now 6 years old. They were sealed by the installer. Though granite needs regular resealing. Some people have told me to do it every 6 months; others have told me every 2 -3 years. I did some research on this and here is what I found out.

[bhnumbers]

Sept 22, 2017 3:38:42 GMT -5 mrsukyankee said:

I use plain water on a microfiber cloth regularly and Method granite cleaner when needed.

this exactly. works great!

[mrsukyankee]

Zombie thread!