How to Polish Granite Rock Yourself

How to Polish Granite Rock Yourself
Written By
Adrian Grahams
Adrian Grahams
Published: Feb 3, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
2 minute read

Granite rock is easy to maintain and clean, and you can polish it yourself with a little effort and a few special and basic household cleaners.

Things You Will Need

  • Soft cloths
  • Dish detergent
  • Bucket
  • Non-abrasive granite polish
  • Rubber gloves
  • Isopropyl rubbing alcohol
  • Ceramic or glass bowl
  • Spray bottle
  1. Fill a bowl or bucket with hot water and 2 to 3 squirts of dish detergent. Clean the granite rock surface with a clean, soft cloth dampened with the water and detergent mixture. Wipe off any residue and wait for the granite to dry.

  2. Pour a little non-abrasive granite polish onto a soft, dry cloth and apply the polish to the granite rock. Buff the polish into the rock using a circular motion. Continue buffing until the polish has vanished.

  3. Put on rubber gloves. Mix one part isopropyl rubbing alcohol with three parts water in a glass or ceramic bowl. Add a few drops of dish detergent to the solution. Pour the cleaning solution into a spray bottle.

  4. Spray the solution over the granite rock. Rub the solution into the rock with a soft, clean cloth. Continue rubbing until the granite rock surface is glossy and sparkling.

The Drip Cap

  • Granite is a hard, volcanic rock widely used for kitchen and bathroom countertops, fireplaces, flooring and garden ornaments.
  • Fill a bowl or bucket with hot water and 2 to 3 squirts of dish detergent.
  • Wipe off any residue and wait for the granite to dry.
  • Spray the solution over the granite rock.

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Adrian Grahams

Adrian Grahams began writing professionally in 1989 after training as a newspaper reporter. His work has been published online and in various newspapers, including "The Cornish Times" and "The Sunday Independent." Grahams specializes in…

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