The first and easiest to clean is a simple water stain that forms around the bottom of a glass or other container that sits on the countertop for too long or water droplets that do not evaporate quickly.
													
																	Wet stain on granite. 
									
	
		
	
																	Homemade solutions for a water stain on granite when dealing with a water stain on granite you want something that will effectively remove the stain without causing any damage to the granite. 
																	Using baking soda or a granite cleaner poultice spread a thick layer around the hard water stain. 
																	The first rule in removing stains from granite counters is simple. 
																	If you just had granite countertops installed or you ve moved into a new home with existing countertops you might notice that your granite changes color when it gets wet. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	1 an absorbent material such as bounty or viva paper towels talcum powder or diatomaceous earth and 2 a chemical to remove the stain. 
																	If your water has a high mineral content it can leave a hard water stain on your granite especially around a leaky faucet. 
																	This creates a white filmy residue on your countertop that can seem impossible to remove but there is a way to do it. 
																	Removing stains from granite removing stains requires the use of a poultice. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	But one thing about granite countertops is that if they are not sealed with a quality granite countertop sealer they become prone to staining. 
																	To get the best results you want to act as fast as possible before the stain sets in. 
																	A fantastic homemade solution to this conundrum is baking soda. 
																	Water stains are one of the most common sources of stains on granite countertops and they generally occur in two forms.