How to Remove Oil Stains from Granite with Baking Soda
- 1). Cover each oil stain on the granite surface with baking soda. Allow the baking soda to remain on the stone for 20 minutes to absorb the oil stains.
- 2
Non-abrasive tools, such as a sponge, won't scratch granite.Jupiterimages/Comstock/Getty Images
Moisten a sponge with water. Squeeze the sponge to remove excess water. Wipe the baking soda off the granite surface with the sponge. - 3). Treat remaining oil stains with a paste made from water and baking soda. Mix equal parts of baking soda and water in a bowl to create the paste.
- 4). Smooth the baking soda paste over each remaining oil stain. Cover the paste with plastic wrap. Allow the baking soda paste to remain on the granite until completely dried.
- 5). Scrape the dried paste off the granite with a plastic scraper. Wipe paste residue off the granite with a damp clean cloth.
- 6). Pour a nickel-sized amount of natural stone cleaner onto a dry, clean cloth. Clean the granite surface with the solution. Dry the granite with another clean cloth.
