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.
How to make granite shine.
I want my counter top to shine like my other friends counter in their kitchens.
You can clean and polish the granite if the countertop needs to be resealed however it s best to act promptly to avoid any damage.
The opinions and cleaning frenzy that followed were 100 my own.
Add dish soap and warm water to a sponge get a good lather and begin cleaning.
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Instead a little soap and water should do the trick.
Scrub your countertops from back to front in an s pattern.
Granite is extremely resistant to bacteria an important consideration for kitchen counters in particular.
To keep the glossy shine for which it s prized you need to clean granite counters regularly and carefully.
What can i do or who can i hire to make it shine.
I don t personally have any granite countertops in my home but luckily a friend of kaitlyn s offered to let us borrow her countertops for a few hours so we could take these photos.
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If your granite is looking a little dull there could be a number of things going on.
You can fix it soap scum.
The key to keeping granite countertops beautiful is to use the right cleaner and you re in luck because today i m sharing how to make a simple homemade cleaner that s perfect for granite countertops.
How to make granite shine.
Granite countertops usually need to be resealed every 5 10 years.
If you use dish soap to clean your granite then a film of soap scum has been building over time.
When it comes to home surfaces there are few materials that can rival the beauty of granite and its distinctive shine.
Otherwise you may damage the sealant or the granite.
And the granite in countertops has been sealed to make it stain resistant.
Here s how to clean a granite countertop.
Whether its granite countertops a granite backsplash or any other surface this natural stone looks magnificent in any home.
Since g ranite countertops have a sealant on them to keep them shiny and stain resistant you want to avoid using anything too acidic or basic on the granite.
If using it dry choose a buff polishing pad to work the polish over the surface of the granite in a steady circular pattern.