{"id":90940,"date":"2017-06-06T12:41:27","date_gmt":"2017-06-06T10:41:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hometipsworld.com\/?p=90940"},"modified":"2020-07-10T18:28:33","modified_gmt":"2020-07-10T16:28:33","slug":"how-to-clean-kitchen-countertops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hometipsworld.com\/how-to-clean-kitchen-countertops.html","title":{"rendered":"How To Clean Kitchen Countertops and Seal Them!"},"content":{"rendered":"
You loved the way the kitchen looked when you first moved into your home, but now the countertops are starting to stain and lose their shine. It’s frustrating to see something that was once so beautiful and utilitarian become a useless eyesore. Well, don’t worry. You don’t have to stand by and watch it happen. All you need to do is learn how to clean kitchen countertops made from that particular material.<\/p>\n
A wide range of materials is available for use in countertops. Everything from fine marble to laminate can be found in the kitchen. Each one has its unique requirements for cleaning too.<\/p>\n
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Thankfully, most of the materials used in your kitchen countertop require a minimal amount of effort to maintain. You just need to know the right process for your counters. As long as you know what kind of material your counters are made of, this should be easy to figure out.<\/p>\n
In this article, you’ll find out exactly how to care for every type of countertop material imaginable. Learn how to wipe up those surfaces on a daily basis, deal with stains and spills, and protect with sealants. Yes, many of the natural stones that are featured in kitchen counters are soft and porous. You’ll need to learn how to seal kitchen countertops of this type to keep food stains from sinking in.<\/p>\n
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Travertine is a natural type of limestone, which gives it a unique pockmarked appearance and texture. This also means that it is porous, so should be sealed to keep it from staining. Avoid using any acids or harsh chemicals to clean this material. You’ll want a clean microfiber cloth and a pH balanced stone cleaner, such as Supreme Surface Granite Cleaner & Conditioner<\/a>.<\/p>\n Start by wiping up any crumbs or food particles on the surface. Spray the countertop with the stone cleaner. Buff the countertop dry with the microfiber cloth.<\/p>\n The look and shine of granite require regular cleaning and restoration to maintain. Luckily, these two tasks can be done within a few minutes. You will need the following for cleaning granite countertops:<\/p>\n Mix a small amount of dish detergent into the bucket of warm water until sudsy. Wet the sponge in the solution and squeeze to remove excess. Wipe the counters down with the damp sponge. Dry the counters with the clean cloth.<\/p>\n Keep the shine on your granite countertops with regular application of the DuPont Revitalizer. Simply spray the Revitalizer on your clean countertops. Wait a few seconds and wipe it off with a clean cloth.<\/p>\n As a non-porous stone, you’ll never need to seal quartz. All that is required is regular cleaning to keep it in top condition. You can use a non-abrasive soft cleanser with bleach, sponge, and paper towels to keep your quartz countertops clean enough to eat off.<\/p>\n Dampen the sponge with clean water. Apply a small amount of the cleanser to the sponge. Wipe up any spills. Rinse the sponge off with clean water and wipe the countertop. Dry the entire surface with a paper towel.<\/p>\n You can remove stubborn dried food or wine from your quartz surface with a mild abrasive cleanser containing Oxalic Acid, such as Bar Keeper’s Friend<\/a>. Follow the same procedure as used to clean quartz daily. Make sure to rinse the countertops with clean water and dry with a paper towel.<\/p>\n Marble is a very attractive stone that adds a look of luxury, but it’s also very soft and porous. You’ll need to be careful not to use any acidic products to clean this material, including:<\/p>\n The best product for these countertops is a homemade marble cleaner<\/a>\u00a0or a good commercial product such as DuPont Granite and Marble Cleaner<\/a>. You’ll also want warm water and a microfiber cloth.<\/p>\n Mix the marble cleaner with the water. Wet the cloth in the solution and wring it out. Wipe down the surface to clean. Dry the countertop when finished to remove any excess water.<\/p>\n This is an all man-made product, which offers the look and feel of stone, and it can be repaired fairly easily. On the downside, this is one of the most expensive countertop options. Corian is also non-porous, so food and liquids are less likely to create deep stains. This also means that you’ll never need to seal Corian. It only requires daily cleaning to remain attractive.<\/p>\n Here are the supplies you’ll need to clean Corian:<\/p>\n Maintaining Corian is easy by wiping it down on a daily basis with a damp, soapy microfiber cloth. Rinse away any residue by wiping the countertop a second time with clean water. Wipe the countertop dry with a paper towel or a dry cloth.<\/p>\n When you have dried food or surface stains, it is necessary to apply a non-abrasive kitchen cleaner to the stain before removal. Spray the stain and allow the cleaner to sit for one minute. Wipe the stain with a damp microfiber cloth. Rinse the cloth with clean water and wipe away the residue. Dry the surface with a microfiber cloth to finish.<\/p>\n A gentle, abrasive cleaner, such as Bar Keeper’s Friend, is necessary for really stubborn stains. Pour a small amount of the cleaner into a damp microfiber cloth. Apply the cleaner to the stain using light, circular motions to help loosen and remove it. Rinse out the cloth with clean water and wipe away the stain and residue. Finally, dry the Corian as normal with a dry microfiber cloth or paper towel.<\/p>\n Some of the most inexpensive and durable options on the market are laminate countertops. Manufacturers even offer this material in a variety of attractive looks and styles befitting the modern home. Even laminate needs to be cleaned from time to time.<\/p>\n You’ll need to gather the following materials to clean laminate countertops:<\/p>\n Start by mixing a small amount of the mild soap into a bowl of water until sudsy. Dip your non-abrasive brush into the mixture to wet it. Run the scrub brush over the laminate surface in small, gentle circles. If you press too hard, it can scratch the surface and make it prone to staining. Wipe the countertop down with a towel dipped in clean, non-soapy water to remove any residue.<\/p>\n If you have a stain on your laminate countertop, you can remove it with the careful application of baking soda. Wet a clean rag with water. Use the rage to spread a layer of baking soda over the stain. Allow it to dry. Wipe away the dried baking soda and the offending stain with a clean, damp towel. Rinse the surface with clean water and dry.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nHow To Clean Granite Countertops<\/h3>\n
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How To Clean Quartz Countertops<\/h3>\n
What If You Have Dried Food Stains On Quartz?<\/h3>\n
How To Clean Marble Countertops<\/h3>\n
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How To Clean Corian Countertops<\/h3>\n
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How To Clean Laminate Countertops<\/h3>\n
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Removing Deeper Stains From Laminate<\/h3>\n
How To Seal Granite, Marble, and Travertine<\/h2>\n