How to Clean Granite
Supplies
Steps
Learn how to clean granite and gloss up your granite counters with Pine-Sol cleaner. Clean and disinfect granite like an expert.
- Step 1 Brush or sweep away dust, dirt or food crumbs.
- Step 2 Dilute ⅛ cup of Pine-Sol® in a gallon of warm water.
- Step 3 Wipe down granite with a sponge or mop soaked in the solution.
- Step 4 Scrub stubborn stains with full strength Pine-Sol®. Use a cleaning brush or plastic scrub pad rather than a harsh scouring pad, which can scratch unsealed granite.
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Step 5
Wipe down with water using a microfiber cloth to keep your granite streak-free.
TIP: Remember to wipe up spills on unsealed granite floors as soon as possible, and to reseal your granite countertops as recommended by your installation care guide.
With a concentrated formula that is 2X as strong* to last 2X as long*, you can use less for the same great clean.
*vs. unconcentrated Pine-Sol Multi-Surface Cleaner.
concentrated formula | Unconcentrated formula |
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¼ cup in 2 gallons water | ½ cup in 2 gallons water |
⅛ cup in 1 gallon water | ¼ cup in 1 gallon water |
¹⁄₁₆ cup or 1 tablespoon in ½ gallon water | ⅛ cup in ½ gallon water |
PINE-SOL BY THE NUMBERS
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2X concentratedTackle more messes per bottle.*
formula* -
5x cleaningOdor, grease, grime, dirt & allergens.**
action -
removes 99% of allergensNon-living dust mite matter and pet dander.
- *vs. unconcentrated Pine-Sol Multi-Surface Cleaner.
- ** Non-living dust mite matter and pet dander.