(http://sineceraitalia.wordpress.com/2013/09/20/how-to-clean-your-concrete-countertop/) - Despite of its durability, concrete countertops along with other types, are not completely free from stains. Just like the rest of the house, your countertop also needs regular cleaning. Concrete is usually porous especially if it was not sealed or if it has been, but you were unable to seal it again.

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Despite of its durability, concrete
countertops along with other types, are
not completely free from stains. Just like
the rest of the house, your countertop also
needs regular cleaning. Concrete is
usually porous especially if it was not
sealed or if it has been, but you were
unable to seal it again.
So to help you with the proper way of
cleaning your concrete countertop, we’ve
listed tips below including ways on how to
remove stains.
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How to Clean Your Concrete Countertop
Taking care of concrete countertop
How to Clean Your Concrete Countertop

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Cleaning:
Mix detergent soap with warm water, wet a clean cloth and clean the surface of
your countertop. Dry the surface with a soft cloth, preferably cotton.
Avoid using products which contains ammonia or bleach. These will tear your
sealant making it more prone to stains.
Clean your countertop immediately right after use, especially if you see spots or
rings. Stains left for many hours are harder to remove.
How to Clean Your Concrete Countertop
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How to Clean Your Concrete Countertop
1. For stains like oil or coffee rings, you can use pH neutral or non-acidic cleaners.
Acidic cleaners might etch the surface. When cleaning the stain, use cloth or
sponge only. Never use scrub brush or pads for it may cause damage on the
surface.
2. For light or small spots, you can mix detergent soap with warm water and with a
sponge; you can repeatedly apply it on the stain until it’s been completely
removed.
3. For dark, big stains, you can use a concrete cleaner that you can buy in any Utah
countertop manufacturers. Concrete cleaners usually contains concentrated
alkaline which helps in loosening stains especially oil stains for easy removal.
4. Another method is for you to mix flour, hydrogen peroxide and water, just enough
to form a paste. Apply the paste directly on the stain and after a few hours, slowly
scrub it with wet cloth. Then clean the area with detergent and dry with a soft
cloth.
Stains:
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Clean your countertop everyday even if you are not regularly using it, just to
avoid small stains or germs from penetrating the surface. Also, it is advisable
to seal your countertop with a good brand of sealant every 2-3 years or when
the surface started to wear off. After sealing, you can also polish or wax your
countertop so it will still have that brand new, polished look.
How to Clean Your Concrete Countertop
Regular cleaning
Sine Cera Italia Utah countertop How to Clean Your Concrete Countertop