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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Chiana Dickson

How to get hard water stains off granite – 6 steps to keeping granite scratch-free

A white kitchen with granite countertops, and a lage glass vase of flowers on the island.

Granite is a hardy countertop choice for kitchens and bathrooms, but their porous nature means they are prone to hard water stains and mineral build-up. But how do you clean hard water stains off granite?

Professional cleaners urge caution when dealing with tough stains on stone surfaces. While it can be tempting to go in with tough cleaners for hard deposits, using too heavy a hand can damage the worktop and leave permanent scratches.

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