Flooring Tile - Granite counter stained & Confused

OK... I posted a question about a granite counter that had been stained by Pin sol.

I received to responses, and I thank you.

However, I also did some reading on another website and tried one of their suggestions.

It was to use Chlorine Bleach. I bought a cleaning gel product that contained bleach and used it on the counter. I did the same thing as I did with a poultice. I put some of the gel on the counter and covered with plastic wrap. I waited 12 hours and then removed plastic wrap and wipe off the gel.

Well, the counter was noticeably lighter, even lighter then two applications with the poultice I used.

My question is this; will the bleach harm the granite??? And now that we know bleach will remove the stain, did something other than Pine sol stain the counter in the first place.

Also, can I make a poultice out of bleach?

Thanks.

go to www.ntc-stone.com and see if you find something there.Ican tell you this any chemical that is either high or low on the ph scale is hazardous to stone and marble you need to be very careful what you pu t on there as you might destroy the composition of the granite and could cause it to disintegrate if you notice little pores and breaks i nthe shine then you are harming the granite and need to stop before the damage is irreversable get a hold of a marble and granite refurbisher in you're area and see what they have to say:cool: