Granite is a porous material that must be sealed in order to minimize staining. Granite countertops must be sealed every six months to two years to minimize staining.
Sealing granite is not a guarantee against staining. Wine, coffee, grape juice, etc. can stain your granite. Appropriate care should be taken. Granite is the hardest of natural stones that we are currently working with. It is the most resistant to scratching or chemical etching. This is not to say that you cannot damage granite by scratching or etching.
As a rule of thumb, we do not recommend cutting on any granite countertop surfaces; we strongly suggest using a cutting board to avoid scratching the surface of the countertop.
Extreme heat can be generated from transferring a cooking utensil from a burner to the countertop. It is possible to develop a crack in granite from too much heat. A good rule of thumb is to use trivets, coasters and hot pads.
Granite kitchen countertops are easy to clean and maintain with soap and water, or glass cleaning products like Windex or other cleaning products containing vinegar.
Caution should be used when handling or storing any of the listed products. You should follow label instructions.
Continuous long-term exposure to direct sunlight [UV rays] may result in slight discoloration of stone countertops. Most indoor applications will not be affected.
We carry a full line of granite care and maintenance products at our showroom in Lakemoor.
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