Let the lemon juice and the oil sit on the surface of the stone for 5 minutes or so and then wipe it dry.
Lemon juice on black granite.
Acidic foods such as lemons or tomato sauce can discolor a granite counter top and mar its beauty.
Collect a sample of any stone you are considering.
If you notice dull spots where the lemon juice hit the surface you do not want this granite for your kitchen counter tops.
Clean and wash the lemons.
Line them up on a table or countertop dust them thoroughly then spill a few drops of lemon juice and cooking oil on each one of them.
Line them up on a table or countertop dust them thoroughly then spill a few drops of lemon juice and cooking oil on each one of them.
Although it is resistant to etching acids and other corrosive agents may etch its surface.
Additional products you should never use include lemon juice vinegar ammonia and bleach.
One of these types of stains is water stains.
Granite is not however invulnerable to damage.
Cut off the top 1 4 of the lemons and shave a small slice off the bottom so it stands easily.
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Collect a sample of any stone you are considering.
While granite is one of the least likely natural stone surfaces to stain there is a rare chance that some stains can occur.
The lemon juice and oil test will help you determine the suitability of any stone you are considering.