Solvents like acetone will not damage stone at all and will remove all gunk.
Acetone on black granite.
In addition fingernail polish contains acetone which is great for removing fingernail polish and your granite sealant.
Stone is one of the easiest surfaces to maintain.
I recently had a franke black granite drop in sink installed.
Keep all cosmetics off the granite as most contain chemical residues that will damage your granite after long term exposure.
Sealing black granite is usually only needed when it has a honed finish but even then often not.
After scrubbing the countertop with the acetone rinse with warm water.
Black granite countertops cleaning schedule.
Proper sealer applications and finish done correctly make a maintenance free granite counter.
There are products that may darken your granite because granite is a natural stone.
Acetone is particularly useful when trying to remove stubborn stains from granite surfaces and using it is simple.
Both are completely ph neutral and won t harm granite countertops at all.
You should have a regular schedule to maintain your counters shine and cleanliness for years to come.
Prior to sealing you should clean black granite countertops with acetone or denatured alcohol.
Acetone is a chemical that is too harsh for some surfaces.
How to remove stains from granite.
If you do clean your stone with acetone it s important to immediately reseal it after.
If this occurs immediately put a solution of laundry chlorine bleach and hot water on the surface.
Because acetone works as a solvent it is extremely effective in dissolving thick greasy stains.
In certain situations acetone can be used on granite.
However there are some situations when the careful application of acetone can help you remove stubborn stains.
With the proper care your granite or marble countertop will stay new looking for years.
Acids do not use cleaners with vinegar lemon juice or ammonia on your countertops.
Most absolute black granite will not need sealing.
It s always best to use a stone safe granite cleaner.
Prior to sealing the granite just clean it with acetone.
Daily cleaning you can quickly maintain your counter with about 60 seconds of cleaning every day use hot water and a sponge or rag to clean spills and wipe crumbs off your countertop as they happen.
The plumber used a ketone acetone based solvent even though the instructions say strippers and varnish will discolor to clean away the silicone sealant and it left a noticeable white haze all around the edge where he ran his finger rag.