Comments on: How to Clean Soap Stains From Granite http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-soap-stains-from-granite/ Wed, 23 May 2012 00:36:49 +0000 hourly 1 By: michael http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-soap-stains-from-granite/#comment-85369 michael Fri, 18 May 2012 02:36:14 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-soap-stains-from-granite/#comment-85369 I left a dish brush on the counter that was filled with Gain liquid soap. It leaked out over night all over my light colored granite. It was a mess, and I was really upset that our installers didn't seal the granite. I used about a half cup of CVS white baby powder and plain water mixture (made thick like peanut butter). Using masking tape, I taped down plastic wrap over the stain. The tape was firm and closed off all air from getting into the stained stone area. I read that you should leave it on for 48 hours, but I couldn't wait, so I looked after 14 hours. The stain looked like it was still there. When I arrived home from work that night, the stone had dried out and the stain was gone. I am having my installers put "life time" sealer on it tomorrow. It costs $5.00 per square foot, but it is worth it. I left a dish brush on the counter that was filled with Gain liquid soap. It leaked out over night all over my light colored granite. It was a mess, and I was really upset that our installers didn’t seal the granite. I used about a half cup of CVS white baby powder and plain water mixture (made thick like peanut butter). Using masking tape, I taped down plastic wrap over the stain. The tape was firm and closed off all air from getting into the stained stone area. I read that you should leave it on for 48 hours, but I couldn’t wait, so I looked after 14 hours. The stain looked like it was still there. When I arrived home from work that night, the stone had dried out and the stain was gone. I am having my installers put “life time” sealer on it tomorrow. It costs $5.00 per square foot, but it is worth it.

]]> 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.

]]>