How to Clean a Granite Fireplace

How to Clean a Granite Fireplace
Published: May 19, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read
  1. Pour a gallon of warm water into a bowl and add 2 to 3 tbsp. of regular dish soap to the water. The water should take on a soapy texture and there will be some foam on the top.

  2. Dampen a sponge with the soapy water and scrub the granite fireplace vigorously. Make sure to scrub in between grout lines if your fireplace has granite tile.

  3. Dump out the soapy water and replace it with clean water. Use your sponge to rinse off the soapy water. Make sure to do a thorough job, as any leftover soap will leave a thin, opaque film on the granite's surface.

  4. Use a towel to dry off the granite. It should be restored to its former brilliance.

Tips

To keep your granite looking as clean as possible, make sure to polish it at least twice a year and seal it once a year.

Photo Credits

granite image by Zbigniew Nowak from Fotolia.com

Amanda Kondolojy

Amanda Kondolojy has been writing professionally since 2007 and currently writes full-time as a staff contributor at "Cheat Code Central." She also contributes regularly to her Disney-themed blog, Adventures in Pin Trading. Kondolojy holds…

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