How Do You Remove Stains From Granite Countertops?
Removing stains from granite countertops can be both a challenge and a puzzle at the same time. In order to remove a stain, you need to ensure that it is indeed a stain and not damage to the stone. Next, you need to determine what caused the stain so that you can apply the correct materials to remove it. Here are guidelines for determining the problem and the necessary steps to resolve it. Stain or Damage? Use these guidelines to determine whether the spots you are seeing are in fact stains or if they are areas of damaged stone. If you are unsure, consult a professional before proceeding. Stains: • Discoloration from the stone absorbing a staining agent (coffee, tea, oil, etc.) • When the staining agent is removed, the stain is gone. Damage: • A change in the natural chemical makeup of the stone. • Not caused by the stone absorbing an agent, but rather caused by damage to the surface. • Corrosion, typically caused by acids, leaving “rings” or “water spots” that cannot be removed. • You
