Comments on: How to Clean Soap Stains From Granite http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-soap-stains-from-granite/ How to clean anything and everything! Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:15:38 +0000 hourly 1 By: Ed http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-soap-stains-from-granite/#comment-71934 Ed Tue, 11 Oct 2011 03:40:54 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-soap-stains-from-granite/#comment-71934 Sponge method works for me. Done it 3 times on a stubborn soap stain aroung the dispenser. Lighter and then lighter each time i do it. Almost all gone!!! Thanks Sponge method works for me. Done it 3 times on a stubborn soap stain aroung the dispenser.
Lighter and then lighter each time i do it. Almost all gone!!! Thanks

]]> By: Bob http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-soap-stains-from-granite/#comment-71595 Bob Sat, 01 Oct 2011 20:37:49 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-soap-stains-from-granite/#comment-71595 Used the dripping wet sponge on two granite counter top liquid soap stains. Stains were caused by liquid soap dispensers sitting directly on granite. Wet sponges were left on stains until dry, with no lifting of sponges to check progress. Stains gone! Amazingly simple. Thank you! (This process just might be diluting the soap in the porous granite-hence essentially removing the stain.) Used the dripping wet sponge on two granite counter top liquid soap stains. Stains were caused by liquid soap dispensers sitting directly on granite. Wet sponges were left on stains until dry, with no lifting of sponges to check progress. Stains gone! Amazingly simple. Thank you!
(This process just might be diluting the soap in the porous granite-hence essentially removing the stain.)

]]> By: JR http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-soap-stains-from-granite/#comment-69980 JR Wed, 10 Aug 2011 23:37:24 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-soap-stains-from-granite/#comment-69980 Amazing sponge!!! Tried the alcohol...FAIL Used the sponge method and it worked great. Amazing sponge!!!

Tried the alcohol…FAIL

Used the sponge method and it worked great.

]]> By: S. Walton http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-soap-stains-from-granite/#comment-67430 S. Walton Sun, 05 Jun 2011 23:32:20 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-soap-stains-from-granite/#comment-67430 The Magic of the Sponge!!!!! I had a soap ring on my new granite vanity. I did some research and found this site. I tried the sponge and IT WORKS!!!! I am so happy that the sponge took the soap ring completely out. No chemicals. Just the wet sponge on the granite and wait. It took four days for the sponge to dry but once it did the ring was gone. Thanks so much Marcy for the suggestion. It works like magic. The Magic of the Sponge!!!!!

I had a soap ring on my new granite vanity. I did some research and found this site. I tried the sponge and IT WORKS!!!! I am so happy that the sponge took the soap ring completely out. No chemicals. Just the wet sponge on the granite and wait. It took four days for the sponge to dry but once it did the ring was gone. Thanks so much Marcy for the suggestion. It works like magic.

]]> By: Lynn http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-soap-stains-from-granite/#comment-64754 Lynn Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:42:00 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-soap-stains-from-granite/#comment-64754 Wow! It works! After using recommended solutions (baking soda paste, applying rubbing alcohol with a Q-tip), I decided to give the wet sponge idea a whirl. I'm delighted to say, the soap ring has disappeared. Thanks so much! Wow! It works!

After using recommended solutions (baking soda paste, applying rubbing alcohol with a Q-tip), I decided to give the wet sponge idea a whirl. I’m delighted to say, the soap ring has disappeared. Thanks so much!

]]> By: Rhonda http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-soap-stains-from-granite/#comment-64523 Rhonda Mon, 14 Feb 2011 23:53:17 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-soap-stains-from-granite/#comment-64523 Hey, my assessment might be a bit too hasty. I have tried using a wet sponge around my soap dispenser that's built into my granite counter. At first I didn't think it worked, but I've done it three or four times and it seems to get lighter and lighter. I have nothing to lose. I'm going to keep trying it to see if I can get it completely cleaned. Thanks for the idea... but, if anyone has other ideas (like the baking soda) maybe I'll try those between the wet sponge attempts. Hey, my assessment might be a bit too hasty. I have tried using a wet sponge around my soap dispenser that’s built into my granite counter. At first I didn’t think it worked, but I’ve done it three or four times and it seems to get lighter and lighter. I have nothing to lose. I’m going to keep trying it to see if I can get it completely cleaned. Thanks for the idea… but, if anyone has other ideas (like the baking soda) maybe I’ll try those between the wet sponge attempts.

]]> By: Rhonda http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-soap-stains-from-granite/#comment-64463 Rhonda Sun, 06 Feb 2011 18:53:36 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-soap-stains-from-granite/#comment-64463 Thank you for your idea about putting a wet sponge on the soap stain and letting it dry. I bought a sponge that was extra thick and cut a hole in the center of it so I could slip it over the soap dispenser. I put it in place sopping wet and even placed something on the sponge to weigh it down to ensure every piece of the sponge made contact with the granite. I left it there to dry... several days. In fact, I did it twice. But, the soap stain is still there. Upon careful scrutiny I noticed that the stain appears to be a little lighter, but the greasy soap ring still is about 1/4 inch out and all the way around the soap dispenser. Sadly, this did not work. Any other ideas? Thank you for your idea about putting a wet sponge on the soap stain and letting it dry. I bought a sponge that was extra thick and cut a hole in the center of it so I could slip it over the soap dispenser. I put it in place sopping wet and even placed something on the sponge to weigh it down to ensure every piece of the sponge made contact with the granite. I left it there to dry… several days. In fact, I did it twice. But, the soap stain is still there. Upon careful scrutiny I noticed that the stain appears to be a little lighter, but the greasy soap ring still is about 1/4 inch out and all the way around the soap dispenser. Sadly, this did not work. Any other ideas?

]]> By: Marcy http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-soap-stains-from-granite/#comment-64282 Marcy Sat, 08 Jan 2011 22:10:34 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-soap-stains-from-granite/#comment-64282 To remove a soap stain from granite try soaking a sponge with water (don’t ring out) and leave the wet sponge on the soap stain until the water evaporates. When the granite dries from where the sponge was the soap stain will be gone. Let us know if it works! To remove a soap stain from granite try soaking a sponge with water (don’t ring out) and leave the wet sponge on the soap stain until the water evaporates. When the granite dries from where the sponge was the soap stain will be gone. Let us know if it works!

]]> By: Paul http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-soap-stains-from-granite/#comment-56906 Paul Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:54:18 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-soap-stains-from-granite/#comment-56906 I tried your solution of using the wet sponge and it was a miracle. The stain just disappeared. Thank you so very much. I tried your solution of using the wet sponge and it was a miracle. The stain just disappeared. Thank you so very much.

]]> By: Carol http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-soap-stains-from-granite/#comment-43748 Carol Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:54:30 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-soap-stains-from-granite/#comment-43748 Do you wet the baking soda or flour? My old soap stain is not out after 48 hours. Do you wet the baking soda or flour? My old soap stain is not out after 48 hours.

]]> By: Marcy http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-soap-stains-from-granite/#comment-30540 Marcy Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:23:28 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-soap-stains-from-granite/#comment-30540 Sounds too simple, but... Just soak a sponge with water (don't ring out) and leave sponge on the soap stain until the water evaporates. When the granite dries from where the sponge was the stain will be gone. Don't know why it worked, but it soaked the hand soap over-spill right out of my granite counters. Sounds too simple, but…

Just soak a sponge with water (don’t ring out) and leave sponge on the soap stain until the water evaporates. When the granite dries from where the sponge was the stain will be gone. Don’t know why it worked, but it soaked the hand soap over-spill right out of my granite counters.

]]> By: Judy http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-soap-stains-from-granite/#comment-14715 Judy Sun, 24 May 2009 20:53:35 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-soap-stains-from-granite/#comment-14715 I have a light tan granite counter top and someone let the liquid hand soap drip down and sit on the counter top. Now is is stained and nothing seems to remove it. Any suggestions? I have a light tan granite counter top and someone let the liquid hand soap drip down and sit on the counter top. Now is is stained and nothing seems to remove it. Any suggestions?

]]> By: Jen http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-soap-stains-from-granite/#comment-10394 Jen Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:30:01 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-soap-stains-from-granite/#comment-10394 I will use pledge with my microfiber cloth and it removes any water marks or streaks. I will use pledge with my microfiber cloth and it removes any water marks or streaks.

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-soap-stains-from-granite/#comment-3739 Jennifer Sun, 07 Sep 2008 14:24:13 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-soap-stains-from-granite/#comment-3739 Use natural granite cleaner. I always use natural cleaner or biodegradable soap with hot water to clean the granite. Then I use a natural cleaner intended specifically for granite. A few sprays and then a quick wipe with a microfiber cloth and the streaks are gone! I can't comment on how it works, but it does! Use natural granite cleaner. I always use natural cleaner or biodegradable soap with hot water to clean the granite. Then I use a natural cleaner intended specifically for granite. A few sprays and then a quick wipe with a microfiber cloth and the streaks are gone! I can’t comment on how it works, but it does!

]]> By: Kim http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-soap-stains-from-granite/#comment-1131 Kim Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:53:51 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-soap-stains-from-granite/#comment-1131 Due to its pH and the fat content, liquid soap when left in contact with granite counter tops can corrode and stain. If the area is stained, an application of baking soda or flour can draw the staining out. Just leave in contact for a minimum of 24 hours, cover the area in plastic wrap and wipe clean with plain water the following day. Be sure to dry the area completely. Due to its pH and the fat content, liquid soap when left in contact with granite counter tops can corrode and stain. If the area is stained, an application of baking soda or flour can draw the staining out. Just leave in contact for a minimum of 24 hours, cover the area in plastic wrap and wipe clean with plain water the following day. Be sure to dry the area completely.

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