Care & Maintenance of your Granite Worktop:
Granite Worktops are known for their strength, durability and beauty, and their unique natural features can give a room a majestic feel. Compared to other countertops such as wood and laminate, Granite is certainly more enduring, however they do require a certain element of care and maintenance. This quick guide is aimed to help you care for and help the longevity of the work surface.
- It is worth remembering, granite is a natural material, and therefore each material will vary in hardness and porosity.
- With some granites being more absorbent than others, a sealant is applied prior to supply/fitting. Although repels staining, sealing will not make granite 100% stain proof. Follow the simple rules below, to try and eliminate staining.
- Your Granite worktop will be sealed before delivery/install; however, this sealing needs to be done periodically to maintain the work surface.
- Polished granite makes a practical work surface for the kitchen; however, it will chip and scratch if mistreated. Avoid cutting directly on the countertop, remember to always use a cutting board.
- Keeping your work surface clean should not require anything more than a sponge, washing up liquid and a little hard work.
- When choosing a leathered or honed (dull finish) granite for a work surface, even when sealed, it may absorb and mark.
A good way to give a longer life duration to your countertops is to practice proper maintaining and cleaning procedures. Follow this simple guide ensure longevity:
Do not:
- Place unnecessary extra weight, standing or sitting on your counter tops.
- Leave ripe fruit flesh on the surface for more than a few seconds.
- Use any abrasives or corrosives liquids for cleaning.
Do:
- Clear up spillages immediately after they happen, especially substances such as wine, oils, beetroot, vinegar, and tabasco sauce.
- Use hot pads or trivets under hot dishes and all cookware.
- Periodically seal the surface with approved sealer.
- Contact us if you are unsure if what you are doing is okay for your work surface.
A granite worktop will give many years of satisfactory service, by following these simple maintenance tips, you will ensure that your granite worktops stay in perfect condition for many years and remain a talking point for visitors to your home.