Granite Counter Top Maintenance GuideGranite counter top maintenance is easy . . . and once you understand what you are dealing with, learn the simple secrets to granite countertop care, Do's & Don'ts and the truth about granite sealers, you'll keep all your countertops looking fabulous for decades. However, there's lots of conflicting advice about cleaning granite countertops floating around out there mostly due to a lack of understanding and mis-interpretation of correct methods. Also, myths about the need for granite sealers abound... often in an attempt to market a certain product's (quartz) "advantage." So, it's easy to get confused, frustrated and start to worry that you're going to accidentally ruin your countertops, that granite countertop care is a big hassle or that you special knowledge or talent or an army of professionals to do it. You don't. Remember that your countertops and floors are made of STONE! Think Egyptian Pyramids and Roman Coliseum.
Stone countertops and floors are very durable, resilient and age beautifully. In fact, they will outlast you and your house! So relax, you'll find a wealth of information on this site across several pages, so you'll soon be a granite counter top maintenance pro! I suggest you start out by learning the recommended routine for cleaning granite countertops. Then you'll find more specific information regarding granite counter top care: Do's & Don'ts. And of course you'll want to learn all about applying a granite sealer. Much of what you will learn can be applied across different surface types such as: marble, travertine, limestone, solid-surface (Corian), quartz (Silestone, Zodiac, Avanta). Keep in mind, however, that specific points of difference do exist, which may require unique care. In particular cleaning marble and cleaning travertine requires a more delicate protocol than granite, Silestone and Corian, which is why these stones are typically not installed in kitchens or other high-use areas. Good Luck!
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