"X" Windex on Granite Counter tops

At a broker open house this morning in Bar Harbor, Maine, the listing agent was cleaning up the counter top (after serving us breakfast) and said "Did you know that you should not use Windex on granite counter tops?" I had NO idea that ammonia products would damage the surface! By the way, Connie, your Cranberry sausage breakfast souffle that you served this AM was Delicious! No wonder agents love to attend your open houses!!

What is the best way to clean marble and other stones?According to a posting on marble.com

"The old rule of thumb is never to use anything you wouldn't use on your hands. Never use powdered cleansers or abrasive pads to clean your stone. Even "soft scrub" type cleaners contain pumice, which is powdered volcanic stone, and might damage your stone counter tops or floors. Never use any product which is acidic; this includes substances like ammonia or many common liquid cleaners such as Windex. You should always use sealers and cleaning products designed specifically for natural stone".

Thanks, Connie. You are 'wicked smart'!
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