How to Clean Concrete Countertops
Consult your manufacturer’s guide or contractor., Use pH wipes., Scrub with a dish soap solution., Polish in small circles., Do a final water rinse., Let it air dry.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Consult your manufacturer’s guide or contractor.
If you installed your countertops yourself, then keep a photo of the concrete mix and surface coating so that you can consult it for reference.
If you had a contractor install everything, then they more than likely gave you instructions post-installation.
If not, go ahead and call them prior to your first cleaning with any immediate questions.Be aware that cleaning your countertops with solutions or methods outside of the approved ones may result in your warranty being voided. -
Step 2: Use pH wipes.
These are wipes that are sold in hardware, and sometimes grocery stores.
They come pre-moistened and are designed to be gentle on natural stone surfaces.
One benefit of these wipes is that they are so gentle that you can use them to wipe down your countertops on an everyday basis without sustaining any damage.They may also be sold under the label “pH-neutral wipes” or just “stone countertop wipes.”, In a bowl or bucket, mix 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of mild dishwashing liquid into warm water.
You can then dip a soft cloth or sponge into this mixture and use it to wipe down your countertops.
Wring it out so that the cloth or sponge is damp, not soaking wet, before wiping.This is a mild method that can work for both sealed and unsealed types of concrete countertops.
This is a great way to clean prior to putting on a new coat of sealant.Be very careful using heavily textured scrubbing pads as they may leave scratches and marks behind., As you wipe down or polish your countertop, keep your movements smooth and even.
Rub in a circular motion, applying firm but not overly hard pressure.
As you remove stains, rewet your cloth or sponge and continue scrubbing gently., When you’ve finished with a general wipe down and you’ve removed all set-in stains, then get a fresh cloth.
Dip this cloth in water and rub down the countertop once more.
You are trying to remove any sediment or residue left behind by the cleaner. , After your water wash-down, let the countertops dry naturally.
If you want to speed the process along, you can wipe them down with a microfiber cloth, just be careful not to leave dust or fibers behind.
You’ll want the countertop dry before you try to apply wax or sealer. -
Step 3: Scrub with a dish soap solution.
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Step 4: Polish in small circles.
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Step 5: Do a final water rinse.
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Step 6: Let it air dry.
Detailed Guide
If you installed your countertops yourself, then keep a photo of the concrete mix and surface coating so that you can consult it for reference.
If you had a contractor install everything, then they more than likely gave you instructions post-installation.
If not, go ahead and call them prior to your first cleaning with any immediate questions.Be aware that cleaning your countertops with solutions or methods outside of the approved ones may result in your warranty being voided.
These are wipes that are sold in hardware, and sometimes grocery stores.
They come pre-moistened and are designed to be gentle on natural stone surfaces.
One benefit of these wipes is that they are so gentle that you can use them to wipe down your countertops on an everyday basis without sustaining any damage.They may also be sold under the label “pH-neutral wipes” or just “stone countertop wipes.”, In a bowl or bucket, mix 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of mild dishwashing liquid into warm water.
You can then dip a soft cloth or sponge into this mixture and use it to wipe down your countertops.
Wring it out so that the cloth or sponge is damp, not soaking wet, before wiping.This is a mild method that can work for both sealed and unsealed types of concrete countertops.
This is a great way to clean prior to putting on a new coat of sealant.Be very careful using heavily textured scrubbing pads as they may leave scratches and marks behind., As you wipe down or polish your countertop, keep your movements smooth and even.
Rub in a circular motion, applying firm but not overly hard pressure.
As you remove stains, rewet your cloth or sponge and continue scrubbing gently., When you’ve finished with a general wipe down and you’ve removed all set-in stains, then get a fresh cloth.
Dip this cloth in water and rub down the countertop once more.
You are trying to remove any sediment or residue left behind by the cleaner. , After your water wash-down, let the countertops dry naturally.
If you want to speed the process along, you can wipe them down with a microfiber cloth, just be careful not to leave dust or fibers behind.
You’ll want the countertop dry before you try to apply wax or sealer.
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