One of the most commonly asked questions about caring for granite is if you can use bleach to disinfect and remove stains from granite.
Bleach stain on black granite countertop.
The following information will show you how to remove stains from granite and other natural stones.
Along with those stand up characteristics granite is known for having a lasting effect.
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If the stain is on the surface of the laminate and you d prefer not to add extra seams to your countertop remove and replace both the substrate and the laminate layer on top.
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.
You won t need to buy special bleach or anything like that.
Bleach stained formica clean up hack duration 3 minutes 42 seconds removing just the thin laminate layer from the countertop is relatively simple especially if the stain is along the edge banding.
Granite and other types of stone like travertine and marble can sustain damage if you use the wrong cleaning products such as those made with acidic or abrasive compounds.
Granite stains can have several different sources such as food chemicals oil ink water marks rust.
By having a lasting effect you don t have to change your granite countertop or your granite tiles ever.
The best thing about granite countertops or tiles is the cleaning and polishing process.
Two said it had to re honed as the surface has been etched by the acid sic and one said that it has to be stripped and re sealed.