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Removing food coloring from cement countertops can be a tricky process, but it doesn’t have to be. The natural cleaning supplies you’ll need include baking soda, water, distilled white vinegar, and lemon juice.

Make sure to test any cleaner you use in an inconspicuous area of your countertop first to verify it won’t damage the surface. With some elbow grease and some natural cleaning supplies, you should be able to remove even the most stubborn food coloring stains from your cement countertop.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1
    Step 1
    Create paste

    Create a paste made from one part baking soda and two parts water.

  2. 2
    Step 2
    Spread paste

    Spread this paste over the area with the food coloring stains.

  3. 3
    Step 3
    Let sit

    Let it sit for about 10 minutes before lightly scrubbing it with a soft cloth or sponge, and let it sit again for another 10 minutes.

  4. 4
    Step 4
    Rinse

    Rinse off the baking soda mixture.

    If any stubborn stains remain after this step, mix 1/4 cup vinegar with 1/4 cup lemon juice in a spray bottle and apply it to the stained area. Scrub using a soft cloth or sponge again, then rinse with warm water.

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