Gransnet forums

House and home

I can't find a good granite cleaner

(13 Posts)
lilypollen Thu 23-Nov-17 19:11:05

I've had granite worktops in two houses and have yet to find an efficient cleaner. I can understand that you wouldn't want a lot of solvent in the cleaner but I find that the slightest trace of grease on the surface produces streaks and it is difficult to clean off the product. Any recommendations will be welcome!

Charleygirl Thu 23-Nov-17 19:16:09

I have no personal experience but Amazon have a good array of cleaners with different price ranges. One which has almost 5 stars says the end result is streakless. Maybe worth a look?

Feelingmyage55 Thu 23-Nov-17 21:31:36

Go back to the supplier? Ask their advice.

Grannyknot Thu 23-Nov-17 21:35:55

Work Top Wonder from Lakeland does a good job of cleaning stone.

lemongrove Thu 23-Nov-17 23:44:56

That is just the product I was about to recommend Grannyknot

Nelliemoser Fri 24-Nov-17 07:48:44

Granite is pretty tough I would have thought just a good cleaner and some elbow grease skills would do the job.

Iam64 Fri 24-Nov-17 08:06:08

The kitchen fitter advised me to wash mine with a solution of weak dishwasher liquid, then polish with a dry t towel. This avoids stains, which can be a bug bear with granite. I use a special granite cleaner once a week - works well despite out kitchen being the busiest place in the house and not all visitors being as careful as I am.

Mapleleaf Fri 24-Nov-17 08:43:24

Do you mean the rinseaid, Iam64, diluted down a bit?
I was given a bottle of apollo stone guard when the worktops were fitted, but it's from Germany and although it is not expensive, the postage is extortionate, so I've got the Lakeland stuff to try now. Can't find the apollo stuff here in England, maybe someone here knows of a supplier?

TwiceAsNice Fri 24-Nov-17 08:46:27

Buy Method granite cleaner it's great. Available from Ocado and shops such as Dunelm

Welshwife Fri 24-Nov-17 10:40:20

When DD had a granite work top we found the best thing was a dry tea towel after whatever we had used to clean it.

Oldwoman70 Fri 24-Nov-17 11:39:15

I have had a granite worktop for around 20 years. I have only ever used ordinary kitchen cleaner on it - still shiny, no stains. I have been told it does depend on the quality of the granite used.

lilypollen Fri 24-Nov-17 19:45:58

Thank you for the advice I'll try the Lakeland and Method. We also have granite in bathrooms but that is much easier to keep shiny as no grease.

Kittye Fri 24-Nov-17 20:44:09

I use Method on my granite. Gives a lovely shine. I buy it from Waitrose but I'm sure lots of places sell it.