Natural stone countertops have a bit of a reputation as finicky to clean. But what if we told you that it doesn’t have to be difficult? Using an appropriate cleaner makes the whole process quick and straightforward. Let’s learn more about cleaning natural stone countertops.
How Often Should You Clean Natural Stone Countertops?
Ideally, you should clean your natural stone countertops after preparing food, cooking, or using them for any other reason. If they are dirty, it is a good time to clean them. For some households, this means that countertops should be cleaned daily. But if you don’t cook often, you can try weekly cleanings.
What Should You Use to Clean Natural Stone Countertops?
Daily cleaning should be done with a gentle, stone-safe cleaner. Rock Doctor Granite and Quartz Cleaner is the perfect solution to keeping your natural stone countertops clean and protected from damage. Even though our Granite and Quartz Cleaner is non-abrasive and non-acidic, it is powerful enough to get through even the toughest dirt and grime.
As a daily granite cleaner, Rock Doctor Granite and Quartz Cleaner allows you to clean your countertops quickly. When you are considering products to clean granite countertops with, you want something that doesn’t require a lot of work. With Rock Doctor’s cleaner, you shake, spray, and wipe clean. It doesn’t get much easier than that!
You should also use a soft cloth to wipe down your countertop. Scrubbing sponges can cause small scratches, so it is best to avoid them when cleaning your natural stone countertops.
Since natural stone can be easily damaged by acid, oil, and moisture, it is imperative that you are using a safe cleaning product on your natural stone countertops.
What Should You Avoid Using on Natural Stone Countertops?
To keep your natural stone countertops looking their best, you should avoid using the following products when cleaning them:
- Bleach
- Ammonia
- Vinegar
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Citrus-based cleaners
- Grout cleaners
- Tile cleaners
- Glass cleaners
- Cleaning wipes
- Disinfectants
All of these products can strip the sealer from the surface of your natural stone countertops. Once the sealer is gone, moisture, cleaning products, oils, and more can seep into the stone’s pores and cause serious damage. You could also dull the finish of the stone using these products or any products containing these ingredients.
Check out our article about the 7 worst cleaners to use on granite countertops.
Rock Doctor’s formula doesn’t contain any of the above ingredients, and the cleaner was made to use on porous natural stone surfaces, so you know your counters will be protected.
Rock Doctor offers a full line of natural stone care products. To check out the rest of our products, visit rockdoctor.com.
