If you're not certain what caused the stain, consider its size, shape and location to give you clues. For example, a stain in the kitchen is likely organic in nature and caused by food, whereas a stain in the bathroom is more likely to be oil-based and caused by cosmetics. With only a few supplies and about an hour of time you can make your granite look as good as new.
Things You Will Need
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Soak the corner of a cleaning rag with ammonia and gently rub it into biological or oil-based stains, such as those caused by cosmetics, algae, mildew or tar.
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Rub the granite with hydrogen peroxide, using a cleaning rag, to clean ink and marker stains and organic stains such as coffee and milk.
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Eliminate water marks and stains by gently rubbing steel wool over the discoloration. Don't rub too hard with the steel wool to avoid damaging the granite.
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Mix a one-to-one ratio of talc powder and hydrogen peroxide and rub it onto metal-based stains with a cleaning rag. Rinse off the mixture with water after the stain has been removed.
The Drip Cap
- Many cases of granite discolorations are simple stains that are easy to remove.
- If you're not certain what caused the stain, consider its size, shape and location to give you clues.
- Rub the granite with hydrogen peroxide, using a cleaning rag, to clean ink and marker stains and organic stains such as coffee and milk.