
Granite counter tops are beautiful and increasingly popular as a counter surface. If not just for the beauty of this stone, it has many practicalities to it as well, such as that it is resistant to scratches, nicks and scorching and, since a granite counter top is almost always treated with a protective seal (which is why it's so nice and shiny ;) ) it is extremely easy to clean.
DO NOT use chemical cleaners on granite! Over time, it will ruin the stone, causing it to crack or even warp!
Just go over it with a sponge dipped in warm water and mild detergent (dish soap without any of those neat add-ons like anti-bacterial or bleach...just plain, old-fashioned liquid dish soap) and gently use a plastic scrub pad to remove stubborn surface dirt or grime. Buff dry with a soft cloth and spray on and buff with a granite cleaner/polish, and you will have a nice, clean shiny granite counter top! :)