I take advantage of my selfmade all-purpose cleaner on virtually all the things round the home, but it surely doesn’t work for each floor. Our residence has granite kitchen counter tops, and since granite is usually a little fickle relying on what you utilize to scrub it, I made a decision to check out a selfmade granite cleaner.

After a number of makes an attempt, I discovered the correct method. This pure granite cleaner successfully will get my counter tops clear and streak-free with out damaging them, and fortunately, it’s nonetheless quick and easy to make! Simplicity is essential in terms of selfmade cleansing merchandise, and this one isn’t any exception. 

Why Any Previous Cleaner Gained’t Do

There are many selfmade pure cleaners on the market, however granite is a choosy materials in terms of cleansing. Vinegar or lemon juice is acidic and may etch its floor. Baking soda will be too abrasive and can even scratch. Some store-bought cleaners can even strip the protecting sealant off of the attractive granite. 

Even plain outdated cleaning soap and water gained’t do the trick. Dish cleaning soap can depart a movie if an excessive amount of is used, and plain water isn’t nice both as a result of it doesn’t disinfect and infrequently leaves streaks.

So… what’s a mama to do when she desires clear granite counters?

It’s a lot simpler than it sounds!

A DIY Granite Countertop Cleaner That Works!

So, what does work to scrub granite counters? Though lots of my traditional pure cleansing components are off the checklist for this DIY recipe, one easy ingredient (plus water) cleans granite to perfection.

All you really want is somewhat alcohol added to water to scrub granite. Alcohol is a disinfectant and evaporates shortly, so the cleaner doesn’t depart streaks behind. (I normally use vodka however rubbing alcohol works effectively, too.)

Retailer-bought pure granite cleaners are far more costly than my selfmade model and comprise the identical primary method as this one. One fashionable pure granite cleansing choice comprises water, alcohol, a surfactant (like cleaning soap), preservatives, and pure and synthetic fragrances. 

This selfmade granite cleaner works the identical, minus the much less splendid stuff. Plus, it helps you get monetary savings!

Granite Cleaner Recipe

This selfmade cleaner is straightforward to make, as I discussed earlier than, and it actually works. You’ll want alcohol (vodka or rubbing alcohol), castile cleaning soap, water, and important oils. That’s it!

Regardless that you actually solely want alcohol and water, I do like to incorporate a really small quantity of castile cleaning soap to assist reduce by means of grease and dirt. A couple of drops of important oils add a pleasant odor (and a few cleansing energy), and also you’re all set! I retailer my DIY granite cleaner in a glass spray bottle, particularly when I take advantage of citrus oils.

Favourite Important Oils for Cleansing Granite

After all, I really feel somewhat further reward for my effort when my kitchen not solely appears to be like clear however smells recent too. And let’s face it, in a pure kitchen with a variety of youngsters cooking and from-scratch meals prep happening, I would like somewhat further cleansing energy at instances.

Fortunately, there are two oils which might be particularly good for cleansing within the kitchen and protected to be used on granite.

Basil

Basil is a favourite herb to make use of within the kitchen and can also be antibacterial and antiviral. This examine discovered that it efficiently inhibited E-coli, in addition to numerous strains of micro organism and fungi. The scent of basil important oil additionally helps to uplift and energize.

Grapefruit

Citrus oils are fashionable in selfmade cleaners for his or her refreshing scent. Grapefruit important oil pairs effectively with basil, and it’s used on this granite cleaner for its vary of antimicrobial advantages.

This examine checked out frequent hospital-acquired infections and antibiotic-resistant strains. Grapefruit confirmed appreciable efficacy in opposition to the antibiotic-resistant strains examined, together with MRSA and resistant strains of candida.

Observe: I did point out that vinegar and lemon juice are too acidic to make use of on granite, so I needed to test if a citrus important oil can be protected to make use of in a granite cleaner. Sure, citrus oils will be caustic in terms of plastic, which is why they must be saved in glass bottles. On this recipe, nevertheless, the grapefruit oil is diluted to about .25%. Additionally, in contrast to citrus juice, citrus oils don’t have an acidic pH. From what I’ve seen, there shouldn’t be any concern in terms of utilizing diluted citrus oils on granite.

Different Important Oils for Cleansing

I at all times take pleasure in switching up oils after I make selfmade cleaners. If you’re prepared for a change, be at liberty to substitute with completely different ones. Lavender and lemon are cleaning and odor nice collectively. One other good choice is the antimicrobial powerhouses of cinnamon, clove, and orange in a “thieves” sort mix. I additionally love tea tree oil because it’s naturally antibacterial and can assist as a disinfectant.

There are many oils and combos which might be nice for cleansing. It actually simply is dependent upon choice.

Defending Granite from Injury

Utilizing a devoted, granite-safe cleaner is simply step one in terms of maintaining your granite floor trying pretty much as good as new. Listed here are another suggestions for care:

• Wipe up spills instantly to keep away from staining.
• Use pot holders or coasters when setting heat or chilly gadgets on granite counter tops.
• Refresh the protecting coating on granite counter tops when wanted. We haven’t wanted to make use of a sealer on ours but, however fortunately there are some greener choices on the market.

What have you ever used for granite cleaners? Which pure choices work greatest for you?