How to Maintain Your Granite Countertops

HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR GRANITE COUNTERTOPS SEALING GRANITE LOOK WITH must be sealed to for granite that has proper maintenance, protect it from stains been professionally sealer can last 10 years sealed for best results CLEANING WHAT TO USE Cleaner that is designed especially for granite Water in a pinch until you can get the right cleaner WHAT TO AVOID Acidic cleaners including vinegar, lemon juice, or ammonia Scouring powders and creams that contain abrasives WHEN TO CLEAN Wipe up spills as soon as they happen Especially important for acidic substances like tomato sauce and coffee GENERAL MAINTENANCE TIPS USE A DON'T SIT CUTTING ON YOUR BOARD COUNTERTOPS Cutting directly on your Granite is hard but not granite countertops can flexible, and it can crack dull your knives under too much weight RINSE USE A THOROUGHLY TRIVET If you use soap and water Hot glass dishes may break to clean, make sure any if you put them directly on residue is rinsed away granite countertops BE GENTLE BLOT FIRST Use a soft cloth or sponge If a spill occurs, blot before for cleaning, not steel wool or anything scratchy you wipe to prevent the substance from spreading INFOGRAPHIC GS PROVIDED BY www.graniteandcabinetryny.com Sources: http://www.graniteshopny.com/faqs.php http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/asktoh/question/0,,1025712,00.html http://www.cabinetsandcountertops.com/countertop.html http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/tools-and-techniques/cleaning-your- cooking-area/how-to-clean-granite-countertops2.htm