Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Stinky countertops
Okay ladies- I need some help. My granite countertops have started to stink like mildew or something. We have been in this house for 9 months and it has never happened before. I just use soap and water to clean them and a clean rag. Does anyone have any ideas to get them to stop stinking? I have also tried the Clorox anywhere spray and Clorox wipes but they dont work. Any ideas? Anyone?
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Vinegar. seriously. Dilute it a little if you want, and put it in a spray bottle. Spray it on and let it sit for a bit. It will smell like vinegar until it drys.
good luck :)
thanks cherise- I'll try it
I will look more into it, but I think a few drops of tea tree oil in some water would do it easy. Call me if the vinegar didn't work! (But I bet it will!)
the vinegar didnt work - maybe it needs a double dose - I'll try again and then call you Kati :)
so did the second dose work? I have tea tree oil and lemon oil that would do great, or try putting baking soda on it, then cutting a lemon in half and scrubbing it w/ half the lemon. then wipe it off w/ water.
okay- I tried the baking soda and lemon- didnt work. I will call you about the tea tree oil.
As you know granite has pores and bacteria can grow in it. If straight bleach doesn't work or a high powered hydrogen peroxide (9-12%) you might also want to try 409 stone cleaner.
I know this is really old thread, but could you tell me what ended up working for you? I'm having the same problem. Thanks!
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