Cleaning Granite Countertops - How to Get the Best Results

Granite is a beautiful hard stone that has many uses such as stone markers at grave sites, signage, monuments, floor tiles and kitchen countertops in the home to name a few. Although there are more uses for granite the list would be far too voluminous to write here. Granite comes in many colors suitable to match an existing color scheme in a kitchen being remodeled, or to be a basis for a new color scheme in new construction. The ancient Egyptians used granite in their homes for floor tiles and in their pyramids. They used the red granite because it turned pink when paired with another color. It is such a hard stone and so difficult to cut with modern tools one wonders how the ancient Egyptians did it. Cleaning granite countertops does not take a rocket scientist but it does take patience and some advance knowledge.

Granite countertops, are very durable and will resist heat but like any other countertop it will become stained and marked with use. The granite countertop should be dusted daily and the use of a microfiber cloth is recommended. Nothing more than plain water should be used to wash it. Chemicals and abrasives that are used to clean an ordinary non stone countertop can pit or scratch the granite countertop. If you notice that your granite countertop may need some maintenance only a stone care professional should be called to do the job.

Granite is a natural product and natural products, as any other product, will stain. To remove the stains use a natural granite countertop sealer (that is recommended by your local home improvement store) according to directions. There are also specific products made just for cleaning granite countertops. Treat your granite countertop well it will serve you forever.