How To Care For Your Granite Counters
After months of planning and choosing the perfect countertops, you just got brand-new natural stone countertops from Metro Marble& Granite installed in your beautiful kitchen. Now that your new beautiful countertops are in your dream kitchen, you may be wondering how you should be taking care of them. In this week’s blog, we’ve got those answers. If you’re wondering how to take care of your new natural stone countertops at the Lake of the Ozarks, you’ve come to the right place.
When you are cleaning tile or natural stone, you should always use products that are specially formulated for those particular surfaces. A lot of the basic and general-purpose cleaners contain acidic ingredients, like bleach and ammonia. These types of ingredients are abrasive and can even break down the seal on your countertop and damage the stone surfaces. These specially formulated cleaners are not rare or hard to find. Most can be found in the bigger box stores that we shop at or even online. When cleaning these countertops, it’s always a good idea to use top-quality products.
To keep your countertops in their best condition and to keep their shine, it’s important that they have a seal on them. Natural stone countertops usually need to be sealed once every year to two years in order to maintain their protective barrier. The frequency of sealer application depends on the sealer you use and the normal maintenance and care of your countertops. Sealer doesn’t just keep them shiny, but it also keeps them stain-resistant.
In order to help your granite countertops last, it’s best to clean them daily and to clean up any spills right away. These countertops may be heat resistant, but it’s never a good idea to place hot pans directly on the countertop for an extended period of time. You should also never directly cut or use knives on the surface, it’s best to use a cutting board. Other steps you can take are using coasters for cups, vases and any other decorative items that will be sitting on your countertop for an extended period of time.
There is a lot of information out there when it comes to the proper care for your new granite countertops at the Lake of the Ozarks. It’s easy to get confused, frustrated, and to even worry that you might accidentally ruin your countertops. Metro Marble & Granite doesn’t want you to worry. With these tips, your granite countertops will last. Don’t forget, your counters are made of actual stone. They are extremely durable and resilient. If you’re looking to get new countertops, Metro Marble & Granite is here to help! Visit our website or stop by our showroom and let us help you pick out the perfect countertops for your home.
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