How to clean granite, test the seal, treat spills and know when to reseal, in plain steps you can follow at home.
Granite is tough, but a little care keeps it beautiful. The two habits that matter most are cleaning with the right products and keeping the sealer fresh. Use a pH-neutral stone cleaner or mild dish soap and warm water, wipe spills quickly and avoid vinegar, lemon, bleach and abrasive powders. In Nashville kitchens, these habits keep stone looking new for decades.
Sealing is a simple maintenance step. Drop a little water on the counter. If it beads, the seal is working. If it darkens the stone within a few minutes, it is time to reseal. Most granites need sealing every year or two, and dense stones less often. We explain how to apply a penetrating sealer in thin coats, how to treat common stains with a poultice and when to call a professional.
Beads mean protected.
Every year or two.
pH-neutral or soap.
No vinegar or lemon.
Especially oil and wine.
A quick test each season.
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Put a few drops of water on the stone. If they soak in and darken it, reseal.
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