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Dos and Don’ts of Caring for Your Granite Countertops
Albert Garcia • Sep 05, 2017
When it comes to countertops, few options are as aesthetically pleasing, durable, and easy to care for as granite countertops. Whether you have them in your kitchen or your bathroom, when you call Royal Granite for granite countertop installation in Marietta or the surrounding area, you can rest assured that you are making a valuable investment into your home that isn’t going to take a ton of your time to maintain. Granite countertop maintenance is quite easy, but only if you know what you are doing. In this blog, we will go over the dos and don’ts of making your granite countertops sparkle for years to come.
DO: Immediately wipe up spills.
Particularly if you have children, you are probably familiar with this scenario: you are rushing around in the morning, getting ready for work and school, and you accidentally knock your coffee over, leaving a puddle of joe on your countertop. When this happens, resist the urge to rush out the door and deal with it later. Particularly acidic beverages such as wine, juice, soda, and yes, coffee, can leave behind an ugly stain on your granite countertop. Avoid unsightly stains entirely by practicing the important habit of immediately wiping any spills off your granite countertop.
DON’T: Clean them with vinegar, ammonia, or lemon.
As stated above, acidic substances are particularly prone to staining granite. You may be in the habit of cleaning with vinegar or lemon juice if you are trying to reduce the number of harsh chemicals in your home. While this may be a good way to clean your tub, it is not a good idea to use any of these common household cleaners on your granite countertops, as they can erode them over time. Instead, use a cleaning product that is especially designed for cleaning granite, or hot water for quick clean up.
DO: Use cutting boards.
Some people are under the impression that if they have granite countertops, they don’t need to bother with cutting boards. However, by cutting food directly on their counters, these people are both damaging their granite countertops and dulling their knives. Use a cutting board every time, regardless of what you are slicing.
DON’T: Store liquids on your countertops.
When you store liquids on your countertops, you are asking for a spill. If you keep a bottle of cooking oil on your counter, for example, it is easy for it to leak without notice, leaving a terrible stain behind it. Reduce the risk of this happening by either storing your cooking oils in a cabinet, or placing them on a tray of some kind to avoid direct contact with granite.
In our next blog, we will continue to go over dos and don’ts of caring for your granite countertops, so you can feel confident that you are giving your granite the royal treatment. At Royal Granite, we are about giving our customers the best granite countertops they can find in Marietta. If you are looking for high-quality countertops for an affordable price, we are your best bet in Georgia. Get a free in-home estimate today!
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