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If you have granite or marble counters you know that they take a little more care to clean up any spills right away and you also have to be very careful to use only ingredients that are safe to use on them. Most countertop manufacturers and installers recommend just using dish soap and water, which I use regularly to clean my counters, but I do like a good spray cleaner. Keep reading for a quick video how-to of the recipe. This recipe is a twist on the soap and water but I’ve added a little rubbing alcohol – the reason for this is three-fold:
- alcohol kills germs
- alcohol helps the water to dry a little more quickly
- alcohol is pH neutral – it has the same acidity of water.
You can’t use vinegar on stone counters because the vinegar has a pH and over time it will etch away at the finish of your stone. Give this recipe a try – you’ll love how quick it is to mix up and how easy it is to use.
Don’t be afraid to use it other places too – I love it as an all-purpose cleaning spray!
GATHER YOUR INGREDIENTS AND TOOLS
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 tablespoons rubbing alcohol
- 1 1/2Â cups water
- 1/4 Â teaspoon castile or dish soap (if you want your spray to smell like your dish soap, use that)
TOOLS:
- measuring cup
- measuring spoon
- funnel – this just makes it easier to pour liquid ingredients into a spray bottle
- spray bottle + label
- bar mop towels
Combine ingredients, close spray bottle, shake, and CLEAN!
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Becky E Says...
I use this recipe for my granite countertops. Love it!
Robin Griffith Says...
What strength of alcohol do you use? 70%, 90%, or other?
Clean Mama Says...
Post authorI’ve used both interchangeably!
Paige Cassandra Flamm Says...
I totally need to make this for our granite counters!
Paige
http://thehappyflammily.com
Mary Says...
What do you recommend for quartz?
Clean Mama Says...
Post authorThis!
Julie Says...
Is this spray appropriate for quartz?
Clean Mama Says...
Post authorYes!
Alice Says...
Perfect timing! Can I add essential oils to this?
Clean Mama Says...
Post authorYes you can! I’d start with 3 drops and no more than 10 drops per 16 oz bottle.
Kim Says...
Can you use this on travertine?
Clean Mama Says...
Post authorYes!
Rhayna Says...
Have used and made for a friend. We are both in love with this recipe, so simple and versatile as an all purpose cleaner. I love it with a few drops of bergamot oil. Definitely a keep in my house!!
Marla Says...
Can I use vodka in place of rubbing alcohol?
Clean Mama Says...
Post authorYes!
Dolores Says...
Can you sub the rubbing alcohol with everclear?
Clean Mama Says...
Post authoryes!
Marcy Says...
Would this work on stainless ?
Clean Mama Says...
Post authorAbsolutely!
Meredith Brown Says...
Perfect timing, thank you so much! Do you by chance have that label on hand to share? Or is it already posted there to the recipe’s and I missed them…the disinfecting spray, & stone spray specifically.
Thank you so Much for your Help!
Clean Mama Says...
Post authorHead to this post:
https://cleanmama.com/8-diy-cleaners-that-will-change-how-you-clean-your-home/
Brooke Says...
Can I use 151 proof Grain alcohol or just Vodka??
Ali Says...
I tried this today with 90% rubbing alcohol. I used it for the stone counters but also used it as an all purpose spray today in the bathroom. Used it on toilets and faucets too. Was I correct in understanding this is also an all purpose spray?!
Clean Mama Says...
Post authorAbsolutely!
Briana Johnson Says...
Will this work nicely on tile (without harming the grout)?
Clean Mama Says...
Post authorYes!
Julienne Says...
Can vodka be used instead of the rubbing alcohol?
Clean Mama Says...
Post authorYes!
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Heather Says...
Can this be used on regular laminate counter tops and wood dining tables?
Clean Mama Says...
Post authorIt’ll be a little drying on wood but definitely on laminate!
Beth Kirincich Says...
Love this for my quartz, my wallet, and the earth! I’m using vodka because I’m having a hard time finding rubbing alcohol during COVID. Thank you!
Alissa Says...
Do you need to use a glass bottle with this or is plastic ok?
Clean Mama Says...
Post authorPlastic is ok – I prefer glass 🙂
Jonetta Mason Says...
Do you have the label to purchase for the stone cleaning spray?
Clean Mama Says...
Post authorI do! https://shop.cleanmama.com/collections/diy-collection/products/spray-cleaning-recipe-labels
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Jen Says...
Would this be safe to use on leathered quartzite? I have heard simple green is okay too.
Clean Mama Says...
Post authorI haven’t tested that but I would assume it would be fine – spot test in an inconspicuous spot 🙂
Heidi Says...
Hi there! I just used this mixture on my black granite countertops and it dried very cloudy. I followed the recipe exactly but added 4 drops of lemongrass essential oil. I even went over it with a wet microfiber rag and it was still cloudy. Any suggestions for how to fix this?
Thanks!
Clean Mama Says...
Post authorUse filtered water 🙂
Georgianna Joseph Says...
I accidentally put 3 tablespoons alcohol in the mix. Will it be all right to use?
Clean Mama Says...
Post authorYes!
Virginia Says...
Can this recipe be used on Corian countertops?
Clean Mama Says...
Post authorYes!
Carol Says...
Can I use this for Corian (sp?????) countertops?
Clean Mama Says...
Post authorYes!
Kiesa Says...
Hello, we recently moved into a home with travertine and stone tile showers, tub surround and floors. Would this be the spray to use to clean them? Thanks!
Clean Mama Says...
Post authorYes!
Emilee Says...
Do you need to wipe this cleaner off (with water?), or can it be left on? Thanks!
Clean Mama Says...
Post authorNo rinse necessary!
Wendy Says...
Is it okay to use Sal’s Suds instead of Castile or dish soap? I love the smell of Sal’s!
Clean Mama Says...
Post authorYes!