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Laura1976

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cleaning granite counter top

what am i supposed to use?
when i use regular cleaner it just looks streaky and gross

Posted 2/5/06 10:39 AM
 
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Re: cleaning granite counter top

I just use soap and water (as recommended by our granite guy)

Posted 2/5/06 10:41 AM
 

Samlove

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Re: cleaning granite counter top

You can use windex I think

Posted 2/5/06 7:22 PM
 

randella
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Re: cleaning granite counter top

they have special granite cleaners out there.. Otherwise- a wet paper towel and nothing stronger than windex.

Posted 2/5/06 8:46 PM
 

Tah-wee-ZAH
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Re: cleaning granite counter top

Posted by Samlove

You can use windex I think



You absolutely CANNOT use Windex. Any cleaner that contains ammonia cannot be used as it breaks down the seal on the granite and stains can form.

The company that my FIL (kitchen designer) always uses for granite uses Glass Plus as it contains no ammonia. That or a vinegar and water solution.

Posted 2/6/06 7:18 AM
 

Tanaholic
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Re: cleaning granite counter top

Posted by Tah-wee-ZAH

Posted by Samlove

You can use windex I think



You absolutely CANNOT use Windex. Any cleaner that contains ammonia cannot be used as it breaks down the seal on the granite and stains can form.

The company that my FIL (kitchen designer) always uses for granite uses Glass Plus as it contains no ammonia. That or a vinegar and water solution.



Really? I was told from where we got it from to use windex. I have been using it all along and haven't had a problem that I see.

Posted 2/6/06 9:40 AM
 

Tah-wee-ZAH
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Re: cleaning granite counter top

Posted by Tanaholic

Posted by Tah-wee-ZAH

Posted by Samlove

You can use windex I think



You absolutely CANNOT use Windex. Any cleaner that contains ammonia cannot be used as it breaks down the seal on the granite and stains can form.

The company that my FIL (kitchen designer) always uses for granite uses Glass Plus as it contains no ammonia. That or a vinegar and water solution.



Really? I was told from where we got it from to use windex. I have been using it all along and haven't had a problem that I see.



Check if it contains ammonia. If it does it will wear the finish. Some granite manifacturers don't tell their customers and then sell them re-sealing packages.

Posted 2/6/06 10:47 AM
 

KangaMom
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Re: cleaning granite counter top

I use either windex or soap with paper towels and never had a problem. I was told just to wipe it off with some water afterward and it's fine.

Posted 2/7/06 10:37 AM
 

skew
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Re: cleaning granite counter top

i use vinegar and water and sprayway glass cleaner.

Posted 2/7/06 11:31 AM
 

Buttafli1277
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Jennifer

Re: cleaning granite counter top

I use liquid dish soap and water.

Posted 2/7/06 9:04 PM
 

Laura1976

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Laura

Re: cleaning granite counter top

thanks everyone!
i used windex with vinegar that has no ammonia and it worked great!

Posted 2/8/06 10:24 AM
 
 

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