Natural Stone Care & Maintenance
How to care for your new granite countertops
Your granite countertop is millions of years old and can be damaged by using an improper
cleaning product that is not suitable for use on stone surfaces. Natural stone is formed of delicate
minerals that can react to improper cleaning products such as: vinegar, many over-the-counter
cleaning products, window cleaners, dishwashing detergents, generic neutral cleaners, degreasers and
acidic-based cleaners. It is very important to use pH neutral stone cleaners, such as SCI products.
Care:
- Wipe the surface of your countertop with a nonabrasive cloth and stone cleaner
- Clean up all spills immediately including water
- Do not use household cleaning products with acid or ammonia on your countertop surface, such as bathroom cleaners, grout cleaners or tub and tile cleaners
- Do not use vinegar or lemon juice as cleaners
- Do not use abrasive cleaners, cloths or scrubbing pads
- Promptly clean any spilled chemical substances such as bleach or drain cleaner from granite
- Do not use polishes or waxes that were not specifically developed for your granite
- Do not use deep fryers, rotisseries, or toaster ovens directly on the countertop as high temperatures and hot oil drippings, splatter and spills can damage your granite
Use:
- Protect your countertop surfaces with coasters, trivets or place mats
- Do not abuse the countertop. Abuse includes, but is not limited to, use and cooking, especially with oil or grease, that is unreasonable considering the normal and expected use of the kitchen countertop
- Do not drop or place any object of excessive weight on the surface of the countertop
- Do not sit or stand on the product
- Protect countertop surfaces by using a cutting board
