Hey there everyone!
Today, I am sharing how to clean granite countertops naturally.
It is getting close enough to Spring cleaning and that is what I have been doing around here.
If you missed how to clean your stove grates
or how to clean your hardwood floors organically, you may want to check those out.
I am on a total cleaning frenzy these days. I am trying to rid the house of household cleaners bought at the store.
Although, I still do use clorax wipes in the bathrooms and on the faucets. And the Ammonia on the stove grates was a must! Overall, I am trying to get rid of all those harsh chemicals and store bought cleaning products. We can make our own and they do even a better job.
Plus, they are safe.
Windex is a NO NO on granite.
Although, you may think you are getting that clean sparkle. Remember, stone is porous, so harsh chemicals like bleach or ammonia can also seep into the surface.
Household cleaners aren’t required to label ingredients, so you may not realize something contains a strong acid until it’s too late!
So here is my natural solution to cleaning granite counter tops.
¼ cup of vodka,
ya know it’s not just for bloody mary’s
you can use a cheap one, it does not matter.
3 drops of Dawn
I used an old windex bottle and filled it only half way with water, so that would be 16 oz. of water along with the above solution.
Spray,
and wipe with cloth.
Vodka is useful for many things and one happens to be its cleaning ability and the fact that it is user friendly, safe, and a “green” choice.
The alcohol will kill bacteria and is effective at cleaning the granite surface. No residue is left behind and the product dries quickly and is safe.
It was so shiny it reflected the kitchen window and you can see the trees and window panes. Even the canisters reflected, like glass!
Awesome!
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Great idea Debbie and you could even have a drink while you were at it. I wonder if this would work on my concrete countertops?
Hi Debbie Dear! I’ve never heard of this but your counter tops looks so nice and shiny. Now I’ll have to go to the liquor store.
be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
Great tip!!! Can I have a martini while I’m cleaning? Now I have a great excuse to do that! Have a wonderful weekend!!~~Angela
hehehehehe..sure why not!
Great tip, Debbie. I have been using that “green” product from Home Depot. I use alcohol and Dawn to clean windows and it works like a charm. xo Diana
Hi there, What is the ratio of Dawn to (rubbing?) alcohol for windows?
Thanks.
Three drops is all I used.
Thank goodness it’s mixed with Dawn! That will prevent me from licking my countertops 😉
Great idea – and a cocktail to go along with it wouldn’t hurt!
-Shelley
This is such a great alternative to the expensive granite cleaners at the grocery. I drinky poo while cleaning is always a good idea too!
Vodka is also a good solvent for getting most paints out of fabric, too. 😀 It works….I should know because I’m a messy painter. Good to know another use for vodka, and I guess it would work equally well on marble (?)
I am sure it would be fantastic on marble as well!
Great Blog…I clean for a living and I am happy to share my experience….I used to use the Clorox wipes also cuz I just go through to many potty training boys and old men w prostate problems. I am into oils now and I can am completely satisfied with my protek enhanced w tea tree oil. Tea Tree oil is a powerful disinfectant as well as anti-everything! I don’t do w/o it!! Now when I smell those toxic wipes I gag!! Love the vodka granite top cleaner!!!! thanks!
Oh that sounds really cool. I will give it a try, thank you for sharing!
Can i use tea tree oil in the vodka and dawn on my marble countertop?
I don’t know about that, I have never used it.
Debbie, we have granite countertops and I’m guilty of using windex. Thanks for the heads up and the tip on this homemade cleaner. Will do this from now own.
How in the world did you think touse VODKA as a cleaner????? I will try this, God knows we have PLENTY of Vodka on hand:):)
WOW, I will definitely have to try this. Thanks for sharing! xo, Liz
Amazing…would never think of the comb of Vodka and Dawn would clean the granite…I am sure the countertops would “love it”….
Quick. Message Jim and tell him I need granite counters so I can try this 😉
Debbie, I have been getting into the natural and homemade cleaning products lately too and I am completely sold–I love them! I had no idea we could use Vodka, but why not? Very cool recipe. My granite counter tops need some TLC and I happen to have all these ingredients right now. I better make a Cape Cod first!
Great excuse to purchase Vodka;) thank you for its new purpose. I’ve always used Dawn and hot water cleaning my granite and then a good rinse. I reread your wonderful Blarney Castle post from last March. Pinned several pictures as wonderful memories Sept.,2012. Thank you.
Oh nice, thank you!! You are welcome Sandy!
I needed to know this! I want to use more natural products. Who woulda thunk it? Vodka? Works for me — clean, and then have a sip, clean some more, sip some more. That’s my kind of cleaning.
I like the tip on using Vodka and Dawn. Anxious to read up on all your tips. Thanks.
can any other dishwashing soap be used, and often can I use this wonderful cleaner.
Thanks
I have never tried another dishwashing soap. I use this about once every few weeks as more of a deep clean.
Can you use rubbing alcohol in place of vodka?
I don’t know..never tried it, but honestly, I do not see why not! Try it and let me know.
I’ve been using this recipe for a few weeks now and love the results. Since I plan to continue using this I have a few questions. You state that the alcohol in the recipe will kill bacteria, will this continue through the entire bottles usage? Is the alcohol in the recipe enough to act as a preservative for the cleaner since it contains water? If no preservative is needed how long is the products shelf life? Thank you.
Hi Linda, I really can’t answer those questions with certainty. I had my bottle for at least 3 months and it continued to do the trick.
Thank you for the quick reply. I’ll do some research on it. If you’d like I’ll come back and share it with you. I appreciate you sharing the recipe and really do love how it works and smells.
Wonderful!! Thank you Linda.
Can I use palmolive dish detergent with the vodka?
I would think so. I never tried it though,honestly.
Thanks for sharing awesome tips with uus
I use vodka and water half-half, in a spray bottle; to clean ALL surfaces, except for wood and Stainless Steel. This combination works wonders and NO toxic smells Etc. Can you tell me what is the advantage of adding Dawn into the vodka-water mixture?