| Even if the granite countertops are durable, sturdy, | | | | and remove. Clean the area with clean cloth. |
| strong, and seemingly everlasting, it still needs proper | | | | 7. Refrain from frequently placing hot dishes directly on |
| maintenance and care to reduce its ageing process- | | | | the granite surface. Though the surface is sealed, the |
| fading and losing of charm. If you are callous in this | | | | sealing may break with excessive heat and thus |
| aspect, you will inadvertently damage the granite | | | | expose the surface to destruction. |
| countertop permanently. | | | | 8. Maintain the sealing to keep the surface non-porous. |
| | | | | All natural substances are porous in nature, which is |
| Below are given some simple ways and tips to | | | | why you should not use granite without sealing. Sealing |
| maintain granite countertops. | | | | will prevent the stone from seepage of water, |
| | | | | chemicals, and oil. Apply the sealant every 6 months if |
| 1. For removing general stains, make a think paste of | | | | possible. |
| flour and T Mild dishwashing soap. Apply this on the | | | | 9. On a general basis, clean the surface with mild |
| stain; leave it overnight after covering it with a plastic | | | | cleanser, warm water, and soft cloth. The cleaning |
| sheet. Next morning, scrape the mixture with wooden | | | | solutions should not be harsh but especially made for |
| utensil and wipe that area. | | | | cleaning natural stones. The cleaners should not |
| 2. For removing oil based stains, make a think paste of | | | | contain high amount of bleach, acids, or ammonia. |
| flour and T Mild hydrogen peroxide. Apply this on the | | | | 10. If you spill something, clean it immediately by not |
| stain; leave it overnight after covering it with a plastic | | | | wiping it but by blotting it with paper tissues. |
| sheet. Next morning, scrape the mixture with wooden | | | | 11. Do not leave unwrapped food on the granite |
| utensil and wipe that area. | | | | surface. Use trays and coasters for keeping glasses |
| 3. For organic stains like those of tea and coffee, clean | | | | or dishes on the surface. |
| with hydrogen peroxide mixed with 2-3 drops of | | | | 12. Use poultice powder to clean stains. Not all stains |
| ammonia. | | | | can be removed by it. When you purchase a granite |
| 4. For ink stain on dark granite, apply acetone to the | | | | cleaning product, read in detail what all can be cleaned |
| stain and wipe it off. | | | | by it and what not. |
| 5. For in stain on light granite, apply hydrogen peroxide | | | | |
| to the stain and wipe off with a cloth. | | | | These and many more steps are there to maintain |
| 6. For stains due to wine, make a thick paste of bleach | | | | granite countertop. Only proper maintenance will make |
| and molding plaster. Apply on the stain for 30 minutes | | | | granites last longer. |