Many people these days have new kitchens with lovely granite countertops only to see them develop those ugly hard water stains we all know about. I receive some really frustrated emails from people who have just installed a new granite countertop only to see it be ruined by the hard water stains. don't let this happen to you - there are some tried and tested methods for removing them.
It is advisable not to use acid cleaners on granite. Granite is acid resistant but not acid proof – the top layer can be gradually dissolved and expose the surface underneath and cause a lot of damage. A proven, step by step method is using baking soda and water - see the method below...
Natural Formula to Use:
A mixture of baking soda and warm water
Method to Use:
1.Make up the mixture of water and baking soda
2.Scrub stains with a soft brush or sponge
3.Rinse thoroughly with water to remove all residue
Tip:
When scrubbing the stains be careful to rub gently as once the granite has been scratched it easily picks up any grease, dirt or soap residue. Then harsh abrasives really are necessary to remove debris that has become ingrained within the surface!
For more tips and advice on hard water stain removal, go to http://www.hardwaterstainstips.com/ for a step by step guide.
Do you have a granite countertop? What methods have you used to remove hard water stains? Leave a post and let me hear your thoughts...
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