10 drops lavender essential oil or more for a stronger scent how to clean your granite countertops.
Ingredients for a natural granite cleaner.
This feature can come in handy if your household has a variety of stone countertop materials in kitchen bars bathrooms or an island area.
1 4 cup of rubbing alcohol.
Sealing the surface once a year or as needed is also vital for granite countertop maintenance.
Just like our window cleaner recipe we are using rubbing alcohol as the main ingredient.
Many granite cleaners are made for use on several stone types like marble quartz or limestone.
7 drops basil essential oil.
This is a gentle cleaner that still packs enough degreasing power to tackle tough and sticky messes and it couldn t be easier to make.
Tsp castile soap.
Vinegar is acidic which makes it perfect for removing soapy film from many surfaces but once again not on your granite counters.
Cup vodka or rubbing alcohol 1 and cups water.
While acidic liquids like lemon juice can corrode sealant and make the underlying granite vulnerable to chips citrus scented.
Basil lavender and cinnamon scents are all excellent options.
It will leave your granite so clean and shiny you ll want to keep your shades handy to block the glare.
Vinegar is another common base for homemade cleaners and it s a sneaky offender because vinegar is often used to bust through soap residue.
Remember to use natural granite countertop cleaners on a consistent basis steering clear of harmful ingredients including vinegar and anything acidic such as lemon juice.
Works on marble too homemade granite cleaner.
Ingredients 1 4 cup isopropyl alcohol aka rubbing alcohol or surgical spirits 3 5 drops liquid castile soap or any dish soap 5 10 drops essential oil optional.
Check the labeling carefully to make sure your stone is compatible with the cleaner.
Disinfecting granite cleaner spray.
The isopropyl rubbing alcohol both cleans and shines your granite countertop in a matter of minutes.
1 4 cup warm water tap water if you ll be using it up quickly or distilled water if you ll be storing it for longer periods of time 1 4 cup 70 isopropyl alcohol.
When using this recipe it s essential to work fast as the rubbing alcohol evaporates quickly.
Combine all ingredients in the spray bottle and shake well to combine.
A 70 strength is best since it evaporates quickly enough to avoid streaks but not so quickly that it doesn t have time to disinfect.
20 drops grapefruit essential oil or roughly 20 30 drops of essential oil of your choice 16 ounce spray bottle.