RockTops Granite Countertops Installation, Vanities, Floors, Tables and More!

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Our three in one natural stone care kit includes Multi-Stone Clean, Super Seal and Stone Polish. It also comes with an instructional guide. This complete kit is all you will ever need to keep your natural stone countertops as beautiful as when they were brand new!

Here are some helpful tips for keeping your granite in excellent shape:

Blot up spills immediately - Acidic substances like wine, coffee, fruit juices, tomato sauce and sodas will not etch granite like they do marble, but they could potentially stain the surface. Cooking oils may also leave a stain if not wiped up.

Clean surfaces using a sponge or soft cloth - Using a specially formulated stone cleaner is recommended to keep your tops in the best condition and protect the sealer, but hot water will do for quick clean-ups. Dish soap won't hurt your granite, but repeated or excessive use of soap will cause build-up and dull your countertop's shine.

Use coasters under all glasses, bottle and cans - Again, granite won't etch and using coasters on dense and/or properly sealed granite is not an absolute necessity like with marble, but using coasters is just a good practice to protect all surfaces.

Use trivets and hot pads under pots, pans and dinnerware - Yes, you can take a hot pot off the stove and put it right on granite, quartz or soapstone without any problems. Not true for all other surfaces. But you must consider other issues as well; Grit that gets trapped between the pot and the countertop surface may scratch the surface - even granite. And keep in mind that once you remove the hot pan from the countertop the surface will be very hot and may burn.

Granite is very hard and can take tons of abuse without any damage, but it does contain some softer minerals that could be chipped or scratched. The likelihood is pretty slim, but it is possible. Remember, all other surfaces are softer than granite... better safe than sorry! If it does happen, don't worry too much. Most chips and scratches can be easily repaired.