As it is used almost everyday, granite countertop is being exposed to many things that could be damaging to its surface. To properly care for it, daily granite cleaning must be implemented. It will not only keep the surface tidy, it will also keep it protected.

Specific part of that granite cleaning is the removal of stains. It must be immediately executed once the stain is spotted to avoid any further damage. That is because the stain can penetrate deep into the stone if you would still wait before you will have it cleaned.

But how is it done? The following are the steps that you should take according to the type of stain.

• For grease stain, you can use liquid dish soap and water. Blot the stain with the said solution but only after you have scraped the residue.

• For wine, ink and marker stains, you can use two different solutions to two different types of granite countertops. Those two are acetone and hydrogen peroxide. The first one, which can be substituted by thinner, is to be used on dark granite countertops while the latter is for lighter granite.

• For other stubborn stains, use a mixture of flour and dish washing soap. Apply the solution on the stain, get it covered by a plastic and then let it stay there overnight.

• For organic stains, such as coffee, you can use 12% hydrogen peroxide and ammonia and apply it on the stain.

Removing stains is a big part of granite countertop care. Given here are some of the stains that can occur and what you can do to get rid of them. However, as you might have noticed, the solutions suggested here include some general cleaners that are composed of chemical ingredients. Sure, they work but natural granite cleaners are always better. They are safer and friendlier so you must consider using them.