Because granite is pricey and those who have granite counters typically want their kitchens to look their best granite care and maintenance are key concerns.
What granite looks clean.
Using corrosive or acidic cleaning products on granite and especially marble can eat away at the stone and leave discolored spots or a cloudy appearance to the entire surface.
We are leaning towards either a chery maple cabinet or white haven t decided yet.
A homemade cleaner works best.
Never use products that are acidic or abrasive in nature when cleaning natural stone countertops.
In our old kitchen we had granite uba tuba dark green countertops the granite always looked streaky and dirty.
Any cleaner that is not ph neutral has the ability to possibly cause damage to the granite s sealed yet porous surface.
On sep 18 2018.
I tried them all.
Over time however acidic substances can etch the surface of your counter or residue from grease and soap can build up on the surface causing the granite to look dull and faded.
The wrong type of granite countertop cleaner can leave behind an unsightly film that will leave the surface looking grubby and soiled.
But if you have a granite that you love and you lov.
I think granite cleaning is still a mystery to anyone associated with it.
I want a granite that looks clean all the time.