I had always dreamed of having a large kitchen with granite counters that go on forever. Our current house barely has counter space, and what counter space we have is tile. When we bought our retirement home a couple of years ago, one of the first things I noticed about the house was the enormous kitchen with swoon-worthy granite counters! Not only is there granite in the kitchen, but also in the little office nook, and in the downstairs bathroom (I really lucked out, didn’t I?).
Ever since we bought our dream retirement home, I have been a baking fool. My granite counters really get a workout! When it comes time to clean and protect my granite counters, it is quite a chore (since they are so expansive). I know I shouldn’t use regular household cleaners, but I admit that I do sometimes. I haven’t really found granite care products that I love, until now. The nice folks at Granite Gold so generously sent me their line of granite care products for review*, and I couldn’t be happier! No more regular cleansers for me!
I received the following:
- Daily Cleaner – removes spills and soils. It is biodegradable, non-toxic and contains no phosphates or ammonia. In fact, it has a fresh citrus scent! I would must rather have a fresh smell than a strong, unpleasant odor when I am cleaning.
- Polish – this product enhances the shine and luster on marble, granite and other natural stones (including quartz surfaces). Regular use will also help to prevent soap scum, water spots and fingerprints. Now that will be nice! Just like the Daily Cleaner, the Polish is biodegradable, is non-toxic and is safe to use on food-preparation surfaces.
- Sealer – The Sealer does something pretty neat. It makes a barrier which protects all natural stones. It also helps to protect against etching, soil build-up and staining. I loved how easy it is to use – just spray and wipe!
- All-Surface Cleaner – can be used, well, on all surfaces! Sometimes when you are using a cleaning product for other surfaces, and some might accidentally land on your stone or granite. That is not always a good thing, as many multi-purpose surface cleaners aren’t safe for granite and stone. This one is though! It is non-abrasive, which means it won’t scratch your expensive stone.
- Scrub Sponge – This is a specially designed sponge, which is made just for natural stone surfaces. I love this sponge – it did a great job at removing little particles that were stuck on my counter (including sugar – which is really hard to clean when it has gotten wet and hardened on the counter!).
Okay, this is kind of gross (and honestly, I clean all the time!), but look what came up on my cloth after I used the Granite Gold Daily Cleaner:
Pretty icky, right? Apparently the cleaner I was using previously wasn’t cleaning all that well!
I had fun trying all of the Granite Gold products (yes, even cleaning can be fun!). Sometimes it is a good idea to do a deep cleaning and sealing of granite, to get rid of build-up and dullness. Since I have waited years to enjoy granite counters, I want to preserve them and keep them looking their best.
I also received Granite Gold Multi-Surface Cleaner Wipes. Since I love the simplicity of wipes for a quick wipe down, these are easily one of my favorite products! Since they are made by the stone experts, I can rest assured that the wipes are safe for my granite counter.
It is way too expensive to replace granite (especially as much as we have), so now that I have the right tools from Granite Gold, I can easily clean and protect my countertops, and feel proud that they always look their best!
I honestly feel like Granite Gold really cares. Part of the reason might be that it is a family run business with years of experience with stone care. What I love is that they actually encourage their customers to ask any questions they might have, via email, Facebook, Twitter or their website. I wish more companies were this helpful and concerned!
If you haven’t done so already, make sure you like Granite Gold on Facebook and follow @GraniteGold on Twitter!. You may also want to check out the Granite Gold blog for helpful tips and other information about stone, granite and their products.
How about you? Do you have granite countertops? Have you tried Granite Gold yet?
Don’t forget to enter the Granite Gold Spring Sweepstakes when you visit their website – you could win some wonderful prizes! Speaking of prizes, make sure you enter the giveaway on Eighty MPH Mom below!
THE GIVEAWAY:
One (1) winner will receive a Granite Gold Prize Pack ($64 ARV), which includes the following products:
- Granite Gold Daily Cleaner®
- Granite Gold Sealer®
- Granite Gold Polish®
- Granite Gold All-Surface Cleaner®
- Granite Gold All-Surface Wipes®
- Granite Gold Scrub Sponge®
Open to US only. Ends 4/15/14.
No purchase necessary. Open to residents of US only. Giveaway ends April 15, 2014 at 9:00 p.m. (PST). ONE ENTRANT PER HOUSEHOLD/IP Address! I check all entries – cheating will not be tolerated. Winner will be notified via email and needs to reply within 48 hours, or a new winner will be chosen. Please make sure you check your spam folder – I will not be responsible if you did not receive winning email notification. Winners name(s) will be displayed on the post, and will also be posted on Winners List shortly after drawing has occurred. Winners will be chosen randomly by Rafflecopter. Screenshots of winners available by request. Prize will be shipped directly from sponsor or their PR Agency unless otherwise noted. Eighty MPH Mom is not responsible for prizes lost in transit, although every attempt will be made for prize delivery.
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*I received the above products (free of charge) to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.
David Haug
The Polish, so I can make the countertops sparkle again.
amanda hardesty
I want to try the all surface wipes for easy cleaning on the go
kelly tupick
I would love to try the Granite Polish to help bring back the shine to my counter tops.
Natalie
I really want to try the all purpose cleaner because I do not have granite or marble.
Julie Link
The all surface wipes – quick clean up on all my counters – not just the granite ones.
Sharon Kaminski
I would like to try the granite gold polish, our granite is getting dull.
marnie ward
I would love to see my kitchen and bathrooms come back to life. Please help me!
Debra S
I think the daily cleaner would go FAST, of course. Because oh my, the daily cooking. The endless cooking! We have a large family and we cook and cook… oh man more than just 3 times a day so many times.. So we clean the counters a LOT.
Mary Songer
I’m interested in the whole line of granite cleaners. I’m about to redo my kitchen and add granite countertops so I need to know what to use to keep them perfect.
sandra
i’m most excited to try the Granite Gold All-Surface Wipes because they look useful and convenient.
Cynthia Sizemore
the granite gold wipes look easier and wow the difference in your countertop after using.It looks like new again.
Marj McClendon
I’m most excited about the Daily Cleaner b/c it would be great to have a made for granite cleaner that is safe.
Jennifer T.
I’m most interested in trying the Granite Gold Daily Cleaner.
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Virginia Rowell
I am excited to try the polish. My counters need brightening.
K-Squared
The item(s) I would choose are as follows: Granite Gold Daily Cleaner® Granite Gold Sealer® Granite Gold Polish® Granite Gold All-Surface Cleaner® Granite Gold All-Surface Wipes®. Each is a product that I would use daily, with best of efforts to maintain the antiques that belong within my family. Despite a hard effort to choosing which one and the reason… the choice I am sure is the Granite Gold All-Surface Cleaner®! This particular one because I could be honored to put my trust in a company that I hold dear to me heart with their successful items. In such cases as my own, being I was injured in an accident, where the driver had no insurance – my life has been in need of a product that will provide me with an easy to use steps! Thank you so much for this opportunity and may everyone have a great day!
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Carol
I’m most interested in trying the Granite Gold Daily Cleaner.
Carol
I’m most interested in trying the Granite Gold Daily Cleaner.
Charlene S.
I can’t wait to try the Granite Gold All-Surface Wipes because they are easy to use 🙂