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    What kind of cloth should I use to clean onyx countertops?
    Ahmed Mezil
    Cleaning Specialist
    Ahmed Mezil is a Cleaning Specialist and the CEO of Hellamaid, a cleaning service operating out of Southern Ontario, Canada. With over four years of cleaning experience, Ahmed and his insured and bonded Hellamaid cleaning staff specialize in house cleaning, post-construction cleaning, commercial cleaning, deep cleaning, and disinfection cleaning on various home/building surfaces. Ahmed holds a BASc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, a MASc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto, and holds a Professional Engineering license in Ontario, Canada.
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    You want to use something that's not abrasive. A microfiber towel or even a soft tissue would work.
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    How much cleaning liquid should I use on onyx countertops.
    Ahmed Mezil
    Cleaning Specialist
    Ahmed Mezil is a Cleaning Specialist and the CEO of Hellamaid, a cleaning service operating out of Southern Ontario, Canada. With over four years of cleaning experience, Ahmed and his insured and bonded Hellamaid cleaning staff specialize in house cleaning, post-construction cleaning, commercial cleaning, deep cleaning, and disinfection cleaning on various home/building surfaces. Ahmed holds a BASc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, a MASc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto, and holds a Professional Engineering license in Ontario, Canada.
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    You want to use a minimum amount of cleaning solution. Don't apply it directly to the countertops—instead, apply a little bit to your cloth and then wipe the countertops down. Onyx is porous, and the appearance will change if it absorbs too much liquid.
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    How can I remove stains from countertops?
    CageyCat
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    That depends on what type of countertops you have. When in doubt, use a very mild cleaner, perhaps diluted.
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    How do you safely remove hard water stains from around my faucet?
    Mariam Paquin
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    Bleach usually works with steel wool pad or you can use baking soda and vinegar. If you use baking soda and vinegar, put the vinegar in to a spray bottle and spray it to the area you want to clean, then pour baking soda on top and let it stay there for at least 5 minutes. After five minutes wipe off the rest with a sponge or a paper towel. If the stain isn't gone by then do it again until it's gone.
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