Do not use vinegar or ammonia on your granite.
Why does my granite countertop have a waxy looking buildup.
A greasy film on your countertop can take away the luster and sometimes make it a bit sticky.
The cleaner you ve been using on your granite countertop may be harming it.
Hi torin i have granite countertops in my kitchen and i feel they need a little more shine.
But have your installer come take a look and or a stone restoration pro.
Get a granite cleaner almost all grocery stores sell and clean with soft cloth.
However improper maintenance and cleaning of natural stone like granite and marble can lead to a noticeable haze or cloudiness that detracts from the appearance of your countertops.
Watch what chemicals you put onto it.
Surprisingly the most affordable and mundane household cleaners are often the best to reach for when looking to cleaner shine up old and grimy granite.
My husband said they needed to be buffed but i wanted to consult first with an expert and see if he is doing the right thing.
I tried using a polish but i feel they still look the same.
Over time however acidic substances can etch the surface of your counter or residue from grease and soap can build up on the surface causing the granite to look dull and faded.
A cloudy film on granite countertops is fairly simple to buff out.
Granite countertops love a good mix of homemade ingredients to keep them shining and in good shape.
As noted above a topical polish product can enhance that shine so it can look its best like waxing your car enhances the paint color and shine but will not put the shine on the granite or repair a dull granite finish.
Stone countertops are a major investment in a home s value and the last thing you want is to damage a surface that should last as long as the home.
Sealers applied to granite countertops that do not need sealing usually end up with a hazy dull residue covering the surface.
Possibly that did not happen in your case but i d bet it is the sealer that is being affected and not the granite countertop itself.
Several products claim to clean stone but no one product can clean every stain on every surface.
Dull granite countertops are most often the result of some film like soap film on the surface.
It may also be from the chemicals in your water or both.
Granite is so hard that even years of normal use will not wear away the.