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Removing Glue From Granite

I just had 3cm New Venetian Gold granite put in my kitchen, the installers used acetone to remove glue and then sealed it. I am still trying to remove glue and see greasy looking smudges on it in certain lights! Help what do I do to clean and protect it!

Marcia

Hello Marcia,

Acetone should have done the job. However, I recommend the following: First, use a razor blade to scrape off the glue. Acetone will not remove heavy glue deposits. Then, either use acetone again or use Windex. If the Windex does not work, use a strong solution of liquid dish washing soap and warm water. Use a green scrub pad and go over the whole top. It is important to really get all the soap off when you are done scrubbing because you are going to need to reseal the granite.

After it is all dry and clean, you should not see any film or smudges. Now, reseal according to the advice in my Article, Sealing and Cleaning Your Granite.

Best wishes,
Tom Cordova

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