However i do know many people who use bleach on their sealed granite worktops and don t have a problem.
Bleach on granite stain.
The bleach stain is not permanent.
Depending on how long you plan to stay in your rental the bleach stain may fade after time as the granite absorbs other things through countertop use.
After cleaning it with the process you ll be able to have a clean and new countertop and the solution won t seep into the core nor will it remain and linger.
The solution will dry almost instantly and it won t affect any food or utensils on the granite countertop surface.
Can you put bleach on granite stains.
The three most common types of stains on granite tombstones are water based stains mold and mildew stains and rust stains.
If it doesn t fade you could consider mildly bleaching easy does it the surrounding granite to blend in more with the stain.
This is what i did.
You should avoid using acid based cleaners lemon orange vinegar or bleach based on granite.
It s better to remember that you should never use neat bleach on any surface and it should always be rinsed after use.
Mix a half cup of ammonia or bleach or hydrogen peroxide in a gallon of water.
Remember bleach should never be used full strength for cleaning any surface it should always be diluted with water first.
For disinfecting countertops use a solution of 1 2 cup clorox regular bleach 2 per gallon of water.
I prefer to not use bleach on granite as some countertops are not well sealed.
Sealing your granite counters regularly prevents stains and damage from stain treating products like bleach.
For bleach stains first clean the area with plain water thoroughly to remove the bleach residue.
1 stains can be damage to the sealant only as with acid stains.
You can seal your counters yourself in about 15 minutes with the right product and process.
Each night i sprayed a good quality granite cleaner i used weiman on the area and left it as is overnight.
A bleach stain on a black granite countertop is unsightly and has more than likely removed the top protective coating over the natural stone.
The area was a dull black as opposed to the rest of the countertop.
Then there are three ways the bleach could have stained the granite.
The acids contained in these cleaners will degrade the sealant and can leave unsightly stains on.
Yes clorox regular bleach 2 is safe for sealed granite countertops.
I also had a bleach stain on my black granite countertop.
If your toilet bowl cleaner contained bleach the stains are also damage not actually stains.
So it wouldn t look so obvious.
Note however that you cannot remove a stain that is actually damage to the granite.
I too thought i would have to have them replaced.
However do not worry.