How To Clean Slate Countertops: Easy Step By Step Way Of Cleaning Slate Countertops


Easy Step By Step Way Of Cleaning Slate Countertops

The slate countertops will help to add style to the kitchen, bathroom, or any other area. There is one more reason for the popularity of slate countertops, that is, it just needs little care and maintenance. Cleaning the slate countertops at least once a week with the microfiber cloth is sufficient. However, make it a daily habit of cleaning the slate countertop. Step by step way of cleaning slate countertops is mentioned below:
  • While installing the slate countertop, it is a good idea to seal it because sealing will help to slow down the process of soaking the spills that are common in kitchens.
  • Wipe down the slate countertop using a damp rag and then with a dry rag on a daily basis so that dust, as well as the grime, don't deposit.
  • If there are any scratches on the countertop, that time sand them with fine-grade sandpaper. Even out all the surface after removing scratches using the sandpaper. Also, make sure to reapply sealer after the sanding is done.
  • Clean up any spills quickly, especially those from the acid-based food like lime, tomato as well as the dark-colored foods and the drinks such as carbonated drinks, grape juice, etc. It is advisable to blot and does not wipe up the spill so that the countertop will not get any stains.
  • Use the pH neutral stone cleaner or the soapstone to clean the slate countertops. Avoid using acidic cleaners such as the white vinegar or the lemon on a slate countertop. They can easily etch the slate.
  • If there are stains on the countertop, remove them with the help of a poultice for the natural stone countertops, especially for the sauce as well as for the gravy stains. It is advisable to never use the abrasive cleansers or the steel wool on the slate countertop as this can lead to scratches all over the countertop surface.
  • If there is a stain on the slate countertop that is resulting from cream, grease, milk, butter, that time add flour with the hydrogen peroxide and form a paste. Apply it all over the stain then cover the area using the plastic and leave it overnight. The next morning, remove the plastic and then wipe away all the paste. With the help of a cardboard or soft & flexible plastic scraper remove all the remaining paste instead of a metal scraper.
  • Although the slate countertop is better at resisting the stains, it is a good idea to seal slate countertops. Resealing of the slate countertop is also very essential.
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