For example many homeowners wonder if it s safe to use bleach on granite.
Bleach white granite.
Granite composite on the other hand is comprised of 80 to 95 percent resin and acrylics with 5 to 20 percent real granite making it engineered to be durable and consistent and perfect for the usual family kitchen.
Bleach can be used to clean granite but if the corrosive liquid is allowed to sit too long on the material it can eat through the protective layer of sealant.
Obviously you want to keep your kitchen or bathroom sanitary which you instinctively expect to require certain astringent products to be involved.
Apply the bleach solution and let stand for.
Bleach is alkaline so it doesn t pose the big risk of acidic cleaners which dissolve sensitive stone including marble.
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You won t need to buy special bleach or anything like that.
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For example counters made of stone materials like concrete or granite are protected with sealants.
No cleaning granite is easy.
Remember bleach should never be used full strength for cleaning any surface it should always be diluted with water first.
Sealing your granite counters regularly prevents stains and damage from stain treating products like bleach.
The best thing about granite countertops or tiles is the cleaning and polishing process.
In all reality granite and other smooth stone countertops don t need to be disinfected per se.
The damage from bleach stems from an entirely different characteristic.
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By having a lasting effect you don t have to change your granite countertop or your granite tiles ever.
Using a granite sealer like granite gold sealer start by cleaning your granite then spray the sealer on the stone in three foot sections.
The acids contained in these cleaners will degrade the sealant and can leave unsightly stains on.
You should avoid using acid based cleaners lemon orange vinegar or bleach based on granite.
It s also moldable and can be created in a single piece with no seams making it easier to seal.
But bleach can eventually eat through this sealant meaning you may have to re seal your countertops sooner than you planned.
You can seal your counters yourself in about 15 minutes with the right product and process.
Yes clorox regular bleach 2 is safe for sealed granite countertops.
Additionally if you don t realize your seal has been compromised the bleach could damage the countertop itself.
For disinfecting countertops use a solution of 1 2 cup clorox regular bleach 2 per gallon of water.