What do you recommend for cleaning my new countertop? Pat, Greenfield MA
Ok Pat,
Big Al is going to assume that you have new concrete countertops. Your care and maintenance instructions are going to depend the type of sealer that your concrete countertop manufacturer used on your project. Because the sealer is designed to repel liquids, you are really cleaning the sealer. Different sealers have specific instructions for the product. There are a few general rules for cleaning concrete.
Rule number one: Don't use any acidic cleaners. These include citrus based cleaners. They can damage many types of sealer and etch the concrete.
Rule number two: Be gentle. Mild soaps and detergents are usually adequate to remove most stains.
Rule number three: Clean up spills before they become stains. The worst case scenario is the morning after the big Cinco de Mayo party, with spilled margaritas and limes left on the countertops from the night before.
an ounce of prevention,
Big Al
