How to Clean Countertops: 7 Tips for Long-Lasting Counters

Countertops are often the most used surfaces in your home, and when they’re dirty, it’s easy to notice. Clean countertops remain to look pristine and have long lifespans.

Here are 7 tips for keeping your counters clean

Clean as You Go

The easiest way to maintain clean countertops is not to let spills or excess juices settle. If you knock over a glass of wine while doing prep work or notice that the juice from your seasoned steak spills onto the countertop, wipe it up then and there. These spills can be cleaned with a cloth, water, or mild soap.

Cleaning your messes as you go prevents elements from seeping deeper into your countertops, where they become more difficult to wipe up.

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Mind Your Surface

Some countertops claim indestructible, but you shouldn’t tempt fate. Maintain your surface and extend the life of your countertop by doing the following:

●     Use a cutting board to prevent divots and scratches

●     Put potholders between your countertops and a fresh-out-of-the-oven baking pan

●     Use coasters for those coffee mugs and red wine glasses

●     Put dirty serve ware in the sink or dishwasher where it belongs

Use Microfiber Cloths

Microfiber cloth is amazing! Made of nylon and polyester, microfiber cloth has fibers thinner than human hair and can penetrate cracks and crevasses that paper towels and cotton cloths can’t reach. They’re an ideal cleaning fabric, especially for your countertops.

Avoid Cleaning Chemicals on Natural Stone

Harsh chemicals can cause long-term damage to your natural stone, but water and a little dishwashing detergent should do the trick. If you’re having difficulty cleaning the crevasses, use a microfiber cloth or a brush with soft bristles. If soap, water, and gentle brushing isn’t cutting it, look up what type of products are safe to use on your natural stone.

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Stainless Steel and Wood: Water Beware!

Don’t let the water rest on your stainless steel or wood countertops for too long. When left unwiped, it can cause spots on your stainless steel or will seep into your wood. Water’s great for cleaning, but forget that it is also corrosive. When using a cleaning product that requires water, wipe it dry.

Seal as Needed

Some countertops, depending on their material, need to be sealed regularly. Marble[1] , for instance, should be sealed once a year. You don’t have to worry about sealing if your countertop is nonporous.

Treating Stains

If your countertop is stainless steel, granite, marble, or laminate, here’s an easy way to treat stains. First, make a paste by mixing baking soda and warm water and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, gently scrub your countertop with a microfiber cloth, and rinse and wipe it again. If the stains don’t lift this way, coat your countertop with baking soda and saran wrap it. Leave it wrapped overnight, then remove the saran wrap and wipe it clean.

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