Water Stained Granite

Staining is a common phenomenon in case of granite countertop slabs and even water can stain the surface of granite if left over it for a long time. It is therefore recommended to immediately clean off spills and acidic foods like juices, vegetable greens, cooking oil, wine, and coffee as soon as they fall on the countertop surface. Nevertheless, there are a few steps that one can follow to effectively remove water stains from a granite surface without spending a lot of money. Moreover, these steps can be easily performed by the owners themselves without going for expensive professional assistance.

Say no to water stains on granite countertops

To perform the repair, you would require several kinds of stuff that are listed below:

  • Made-for-stone soap
  • Granite cleaner
  • Soft cloth
  • Dishwashing liquid
  • Protective gloves
  • Warm water
  • Non-toxic sealer
  • Non-toxic cleaner
  • Pure white vinegar
  • Lemon
  • Baking soda

To make the granite countertop free of water stains, the granite repair work should be performed step by step in the following way:

1. Assessing the Degree of Damage:

Examine the granite surface and decide whether the repair work can be performed by oneself or not.

2. Cleaning the Affected Area:

The stained surface should be cleaned using a soft cotton cloth dipped in a solution of mild dishwashing soap and lukewarm water. Wear gloves while cleaning the stained surface and after cleaning, leave the stained area for a few hours.

  3. Removing the Water Stains:

  Spray a few drops of distilled white vinegar on the affected area. Now cut a lemon in two halves and scrub a piece directly on the stain. Further, form    a thick paste of baking soda and white vinegar and apply it on the stain. Let it rest for some time and then rinse it off from the granite surface.

4. Applying the Granite Cleaner: Gently rub a good-quality granite cleaner on the stain and then after a few minutes, fully rinse the stain and its surrounding area with water.

5. Repeating the Steps: Polish the granite surface with a branded granite polish using a soft cloth. In case the stain is still there, repeat the 2nd, 3rd and 4th steps. Keep repeating the process until the stains completely vanish.

6. Sealing the Granite Countertop: Once the affected area becomes stain-free and spotless, a quality granite-friendly sealer should be applied. This will help granite countertops to retain its shine for long and make them non-porous as well as stain and scratch-resistant. Granite countertop slabs surfaces that are used for food preparation should be particularly sealed with a non-toxic sealer.

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