Granite is one of the easiest surfaces to maintain. By following these tips to use, your countertops will last a lifetime and even a new look.
Daily care and the U.S.
1 Clean the surface of daily work with a soft cloth and a neutral, non-abrasive for best results. Mild soap and water work best.
2 With the cleaning of the house as Windex, Lysol disinfectant, and 409 can be used, but may leave a film. The use of these productsThe opportunity is good. Remember, the more the product, the faster it goes broke the seal. Your best bet? Hot water and a sponge!
3 A solution of vinegar and water works great for removing streaks, dirt and body oil.
4 Avoid products that contain lemon, vinegar or other acids on marble, limestone, granite or pure black. They are susceptible to acid etching.
5 occasional application of furniture polish to keep fingerprints DarkGranite and give a good feeling.
6 High and low temperatures do not damage the granite in any way. You can take a pot off the stove or a dish from the oven and place on your work surface without damage.
7 If you have a seam in your work plan, it is best to avoid hot materials in this field. The epoxy in the seam can be dissolved when exposed to heat for a longer period.
8 Cut the food directly on your granite countertops is not damaging, butis not recommended. The knives spoil very quickly.
Sealant
1 Your granite are probably sealed after installation, the installer. This prevents the absorption of any other compound that can stain your top but not infallible.
2 reclosing depends on the type of stone used and how much will your plan work. Sealant may need to be replaced every 1-4 years or never.
3 To check if the seal is, instead of a fewDrops of water on your desktop. If the water absorbs quickly, then it's time to close. If beads are protected.
4 You can close in a hardware store or higher a professional to help you acquire it. You may not need to seal around your work area. Focus only on your problem areas, if necessary.
Spot, Lime Build Up, stuck on food -
1 Sealant is not perfect. The best way to avoid contamination is to clean the spilledimmediately.
2 Even if the spots are rare, they most commonly occur during cooking.
3 Do not store bottles of cooking oil directly on granite. Do not store pots and pans, rusty cans, or on your countertops, such as the rust can stain the granite.
A 4-bic all glasses, particularly those containing alcohol or citrus juices.
If the granite darkens 5 when it is wet, do not be alarmed. You will return to its original color when the water evaporates. This is aIndication that a new closure is necessary.
6 If lime is to build your tap, do not use lime products. Gently scrape the plaster with a razor is the best solution.
7 Use the flat side of a straight razor blade to remove the tape stick, residue, dried paint, glue, dried food, etc.
8 If a stain occurs, follow these steps for removal: Mix a paste of ground diatemacious (pool supply dust filter in each pool or big box store to find) and ten percentHydrogen peroxide (found in beauty salons and is stronger than that available in pharmacies). Form the mixture into a pancake and cover the stain completely. Use the plastic wrap to cover the pancakes and tape around the edges. Leave overnight. The mixture will act as a plaster on the stain out of granite. If only some of the stain is removed, repeat if necessary. For stubborn stains, follow the steps above the earth diatemacious and acetone (nailNail polish).
Scratches, chips, repairs,
1 A score of 7 on the Mohs hardness scale of 1-10 minerals, granite, which is mainly composed of quartz and feldspar, practically a scratch.
2 It can be scratched by quartz or something more difficult.
3 diamond jewelry is recommended to remove. Diamonds scratch granite.
4 stoneware dishes contain some coarse silica sand and the risk of scratches. This includes some pizza stones, as if cutting the yarnPizza.
5 Use coasters or mats in court, which could scratch the surface.
6 If you use a marble cutting board, make sure that the rubber or plastic feet remain safe.
7 Chips in granite are not a common occurrence. If they occur, are usually caused by something in the beat of the board work plan.
8 If the chip does not appear and you can play games that are lined out, save it.
9 Granite is very restorable. Chips most of the time, can be re-gluedclicks into place.
10 small chip you can use the Super Glue household waste by applying the glue and shaving the dried product will be filled with a razor blade.
Call your professional stone supplier, installer or restoration specialist for problems that are difficult to treat, or visit http://www.kascostone.com/granitecare.html appear more natural stone care tips.
