Tips for better countertops
Do not use products that contain strong chemicals, corrosives, vinegar, stripers or abrasives that can cause damage to the surface. Clean with a mild cleanser and rinse with clean warm water. Then dry with a soft lint free cloth. Ordinary dish washing detergent is usually all you'll need.
In the case of natural stone, a penetrating stone sealer should be applied 3 to 4 times a year for maximum results.
Use cutting boards when slicing bread, meats, or vegetables to protect the surfaces from scratching and chipping.
DO NOT put hot pots, pans or appliances such as toaster ovens and slow cookers directly on your counter top's. Such items can cause serious damage to your stone or quartz counter tops. Always use protective trivet's.
Always check to make sure that the cleaners you use are safe for your type of countertop. Be cautious and check before you do anything you're not sure of.
No countertop surface is indestructible and all countertops will wear and age as you use them.
MARBLE / LIMESTONE / TRAVERTINE & other softer stone
Spills should be wiped up immediately, coasters should be placed under beverages to avoid staining and etching. These stones are especially susceptible to damage from citric acids, alcohols, and oils. Please understand, marble, limestone and most soft stones will show noticeable wear and look weathered, this is part of its charm. With proper care it's beauty will last for generations, no two pieces are exactly alike. Clean with mild soap such as dishwashing detergent and warm water, or an approved stone soap, then rinse with clear clean water. Use a clean lint free soft cloth to dry for best results. Too much cleaner or soap may leave a film and cause streaks. Do not use products that contain lemon, vinegar or abrasives that will strip the stone sealant and cause damage to the stone. Use cutting boards when slicing/cutting/chopping to protect to protect the stone from scratching, gauging or chipping. Natural stone countertops need to have a penetrating sealer applied 3 to 4 times a year for maximum results.
GRANITE & QUARTZITE
Granite and Quartzite are very hard stones that when cared for properly will last for generations and retain its luster indefinitely. No two pieces are exactly alike. Clean with mild soap such as dishwashing detergent and warm water, or an approved stone soap, then rinse with clear clean water. Use a clean soft cloth to dry for best results. Too much cleaner or soap may leave a film and cause streaks. Do not use products that contain lemon, vinegar or abrasives that will strip the stone sealant. Use cutting boards when slicing/cutting/chopping to protect to protect the stone from scratching, gauging or chipping. Natural stone countertops need to have a penetrating sealer applied 3 to 4 times a year for maximum results.
PLEASE NOTE: you can expect natural variations in color, pattern, shade and texture. Slabs have inclusions of many kind including cracks, fissures, pit holes, dull/shinny spots, veins/gaps sometimes filled with resin, variations in feel/texture, factory repaired cracks, plus more and none of these are to viewed as unacceptable. All stone will show wear and no stone is indestructible. Being a product of nature, each piece is unique in character.