Granite and Marble

Granites are the most kitchen countertops materials among homeowners. A granite countertop has been almost like a standard for a kitchen nowadays. That is because, a granite countertop has a lovely, exquisite-looking surface, and it is extremely durable against heat and scratches. Granite countertops are very durable because of granite’s strong, almost indestructible geochemical form which formed from magma under very high pressure and heat under earth’s crust. Therefore a granite kitchen countertop will last a very long time and it will probably outlast you and your house.
A granite countertop for your kitchen will never become old-fashioned. Besides, with a granite kitchen countertop your home will gain a great value in the real-estate market. Delivering extensive durability, genuine and pure elegance and also a high-level usability, granite kitchen countertops are considered the best option for your kitchen.
I said that the granite countertops are very tough and durable. Of course, a kitchen countertop should be able to stand strong against the harsh environments and activities that you might have in your kitchen. Granite countertops are very strong against any cutting, staining or heating. However, your granite kitchen countertop also needs some care. I will give you some tips to take care of your granite kitchen countertop. Your kitchen countertop is both your pleasure and your investment, so you should pay some attention to the investment that you have made. There is nothing hard to do in order to keep your granite countertop in its best form, really. All you have to do is avoiding some things. Ok! Here are some tips for your granite countertop;
- Do not cut directly on your granite kitchen countertops. Cutting anything directly on your granite countertop won’t do any damage on the granite, but if there is a polish or sealant treatment on your kitchen countertop, it might get scratches. That will not look good on your shiny kitchen countertop.
- You should not place any hot trays or pans, that you just took out of oven, on your wonderful granite kitchen countertop. Again, putting anything hot on your granite countertop won’t do any damages on the granite itself, but it might do some burns on the polish or the sealant of your kitchen countertop. I recommend you to use some type of blocker between the hot pan and the granite countertop.
- If you want to keep your granite kitchen countertop as shiny and beautiful as the first day that it was installed, you must clean it, and you must do it with the right tools. You should use a sponge or a soft cloth to wipe the countertop. You should use warm water when you do the cleaning. A basic liquid dish soap will do it for your basic cleaning of your granite kitchen countertop. But, do not use too much of the soap since soap leftovers might cause a dull on your granite countertop by time.
- If you spill anything on your granite countertop, do not wait for it to vaporize, just get a soft cloth, wet it with warm water and clean it. You do not want to allow any stain possibilities to occur on your kitchen countertop.
- Do not use any heavy-acidic cleaning materials on your granite countertop. These include vinegar, ammonia, orange, lemon, degreasers, bleach, glass cleaners and bathroom and tile cleaners.
- Try not to drop anything heavy on your countertop. Yes, I said that granites are wonderfully very durable and almost indestructible, but that doesn’t mean you should get a heavy item and just drop it on your granite kitchen countertop. Especially, if the heavy item falls near the edges of your countertop, it might even break the edges. A little attention when you are putting a heavy item on your granite countertops will do, you do not really have to be in slow-motion.
- Here is another one. Do not let your heavy friends to dance on your granite countertop, especially after they get drunk. It might look and feel somewhat entertaining but it might cause breaks and chips on your kitchen countertop.