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    DIY Granite Cleaner

    By Julie

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    Want to make your granite shine? Check out this easy-to-use DIY Granite Cleaner. It only takes a few minutes to make and can save you so much money. Make your own granite cleaner with these simple tips below!

    DIY Granite Cleaner

    I love it when my granite countertops are all shiny and sparkly, but I am way too frugal to pay for the expensive granite cleaners. So, what is a girl to do?

    She finds her own DIY granite cleaner, of course.  I came across this recipe a couple of years ago and have been using it ever since.

    This DIY granite cleaner is so easy to make and I promise your granite will sparkle and shine like the day it was installed.

    DIY Granite Cleaner

    Homemade Granite Cleaner

    This natural granite cleaner only takes a few ingredients and minutes to make. Make up a bottle today.

    Items you need:

    • rubbing alcohol
    • water
    • dish soap (I love Dawn)
    • essential oils (to make it smell great!)

    You will need alcohol, water, and dish soap. I like to use essential oils to make the DIY granite cleaner smell fantastic, too. Start by adding two cups of water and 1/4 cup alcohol to the spray bottle.

    DIY-Granite-Cleaner.jpg

    Then add about 5-6 drops of dish soap to the spray bottle. I am using Dawn, but you could use any brand. I just use whatever I have in the house.

    DIY-Granite-Cleaner.jpg

    Finally, I like to add about 10-15 drops of essential oils. The essential oils aren't necessary, I just like to have a nice smell for the granite cleaner. It takes away from the smell of the alcohol.

    I love the smell of the sweet orange for a spray. I am not brand picky with essential oils, but I do love Fabulous Frannie essential oils. I have noticed that they are just as good as the more expensive brands but cost much less.

    You can head over here to grab one of their gift sets or just buy one bottle. They are usually less than $5 a bottle.

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    Now just put your lid back on the spray bottle and give a little shake. Spray the DIY granite cleaner directly on the countertop and use a microfiber cloth to wipe the counter off. It leaves such a great shine!

    DIY-Granite-Cleaner.jpg

    I love making my own household cleaners. Not only are they frugal, but I know what goes into them. Do you make your own household cleaners?

    I would love to hear what works for you. Want more DIY ideas and frugal tips? Follow me on Pinterest.

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    Homemade Granite Cleaner

    Want to make your countertop shine? Check out this easy-to-use DIY granite cleaner. It only takes a few minutes to make and can save you so much money. Make your own granite cleaner with these simple tips below!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time1 min
    Total Time6 mins
    Servings: 1 Bottle
    Cost: $1

    Equipment

    • 1 Bottle

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups water
    • 1/4 cup rubbing alcohol
    • 5-6 drops dish detergent
    • 10-15 drops essential oil

    Instructions

    • Add all the ingredients to a spray bottle.
    • Place lid on spray bottle.
    • Give the bottle a few shakes.
    • Spray the DIY granite cleaner directly on the countertop and use a microfiber cloth to wipe the counter off.

    Materials List

    • Water
    • Rubbing Alcohol
    • Essential Oils (I love this one here from Amazon!)
    • Dish Soap ( I usually use Dawn, the blue stuff)

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    1. femmefrugality says

      February 13, 2015 at 11:20 pm

      Oh, I love these DIY cleaner recipes! Our place has total fake granite counter tops, but maybe someday in the future we'll need this one. Right now most of mine consist largely of vinegar and baking soda.

    2. Elise @frugalfarmwife.com says

      February 22, 2015 at 5:00 pm

      I love all the awesome cleaners that can be made with just a few simple household ingredients!

      Thanks for sharing at Waste Not Want Not Wednesday!

    3. Caroline says

      October 16, 2015 at 10:39 pm

      LOVE this recipe! I use it on my granite and lots of other things too. I use peppermint esssential oil and it's soooooo lovely!

      • Julie says

        October 19, 2015 at 2:06 pm

        Peppermint sounds awesome, I will have to try that next time I make up a batch. Thanks for the tip!

    4. Liz says

      January 11, 2016 at 7:57 am

      My grandma has been using the above recipe to clean her granite countertops for 10+ years. It works great for glass too!

      • Julie says

        January 12, 2016 at 4:57 pm

        I haven't tried it before on glass. I will have to give it a try. Thanks for the suggestion!

    5. Aarti says

      February 05, 2016 at 10:12 am

      I was made aware that citrus is bad for granite, hence discarded my citrus Lysol wipes and am looking for alternatives. Thoughts?

      • Julie says

        February 05, 2016 at 10:20 am

        Great question! Lemon juice is bad for granite because of the high amount of acid in the juice. However, lemon essential oil isn't made from the juice of a lemon. It is made from the rind of the lemon and is pH neutral and doesn't contain the citric acid. Therefor it doesn't cause problems to the granite like a lemon juice would. I hope that helps.

    6. Eileen B says

      February 17, 2016 at 8:22 pm

      When you say alcohol do you mean rubbing alcohol?

      • Julie says

        February 17, 2016 at 8:25 pm

        Yes, sorry about that. I just use regular rubbing alcohol from the store.

    7. Anis syed says

      March 07, 2016 at 9:01 pm

      Hi I don't want to use alcohol is there any substitute for alcohol

      • Julie says

        March 08, 2016 at 7:13 am

        Alcohol is what helps disinfect and leave a shine. I am not sure what else you could use to do that and works well with granite. Sorry.

    8. Nicole says

      June 21, 2016 at 2:35 pm

      Could you use paper towels or cotton washcloth or is it better to use the microfiber clothes? I assume you would have to wash the clothes after each use?

      • Julie says

        June 22, 2016 at 11:35 am

        Of course! I use microfiber cloths to save money, but you can use paper towels if you prefer them.

    9. Kim says

      June 23, 2016 at 4:16 pm

      I have also been using this recipe for several years and a neat little trick that I learned is to put your essential oils into the alcohol in a glass measuring dish and give a quick stir and let those two sit for 5 minutes. By doing so, your essential oils will not rise to the top in your spray bottle. Obviously still give your bottle a swirl before using.

      • Julie says

        June 28, 2016 at 9:32 am

        I will give this a try. Thanks!

    10. Louise says

      September 02, 2016 at 3:17 pm

      Thankyou. What is rubbing alkhol? Live in South Africa. Chemist or shop? Please help. Louise

    11. Gail says

      September 09, 2016 at 12:09 am

      I like using homemade cleaners. They're cheaper and generally safer. Thanks, Julie!

    12. Gina says

      September 12, 2016 at 10:17 am

      I have always bought the expensive granite top cleaners but I ran out this morning. I thought I would try a homemade one for today. But I LOVE THIS ONE SO MUCH MORE!!! With my expensive one I have to go back over it with a dry cloth to prevent streaking. With yours, I don't. One wipe is all that is required for beautiful, clean counter tops!! Thank you so much!!!!

      • Julie says

        September 12, 2016 at 1:12 pm

        Yea! So glad you love it. Thanks for letting me know!

    13. Candace Turner says

      September 26, 2016 at 3:51 pm

      I am wanting to get into the "world of green cleaning", but know absolutely nothing about it. Can this also be used to wipe down wood cabinets?

      • Julie says

        September 26, 2016 at 4:27 pm

        Hi Candace, I would not recommend using the granite cleaner on wood. You can make your own dusting spray easily, too. The link below is to my favorite dusting spray recipe. You can also subscribe to my newsletter to get a free homemade cleaner recipe ebook. I hope that helps.

        https://www.frugallyblonde.com/2015/03/diy-dusting-spray/

    14. Mickca says

      October 26, 2016 at 7:52 am

      I just made some this morning. I used lemon

    15. Jan says

      December 06, 2016 at 8:33 pm

      Do you have a DIY recipe for bathroom marble shower walls?

      • Julie says

        December 08, 2016 at 7:03 am

        I'm sorry, I don't know of one.

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