Natural stone countertops have been a trend for some time now and doesn’t look like it will fade anytime soon. Nowadays we have more stone interests to satisfy a variety of preferences such as quartz, granite, marble, and silestone to name a few. Although each stone may have a special re-sealing timeframe to maintain longevity and health of the stone, here are the essential universal caring tips to maintain beautiful long-lasting natural stone countertops.
- Clean the countertop with warm water and a few drops of mild or antibacterial dishwashing detergent. Rinse the surface thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth.
- Maintain countertops with a topical cleaner, stone wash weekly for best protection.
- Granite can take hot pans, but not hot fat. Avoid placing anything with hot cooking oils on the counter top.
- If oil stains don’t come off after wiping them down with stone wash cleaner, mix acetone and baking soda to make a batter consistency paste then spread it on the stain. Leave for 24 hours, then rinse with water. The stone should be resealed after this step.
- We recommend SurfaceGuard sealer for the best sealant, now available at Home Depot.
- Counter tops should be resealed every one to two years for light colors, longer for darker colors.
- Avoid cutting directly on granite. It doesn't hurt the granite; however, it dulls the knives.
For additional tips on caring for slate and other types of natural stone such as granite, quartz, marble, and silestone, reach out to us via Facebook, Instagram, or our website. www.rstoneworks.com
