Q: How do I clean my countertops?
A:
- Granite:If you'd like, you may purchase a special stone cleaner. However, warm water and a light colored dish soap will also work well. Be sure to avoid using any abrasive cleaners that will break down your seal quicker.
- Silestone:You can use anything from an all-purpose cleaner to soap and water.
- Corian:Everyday cleaning of Corian can be done by an all-purpose cleaner or warm water. For stains or heavy dirt you may also use a scotch bright light abrasive pad and a little elbow grease!
- Laminate:Any all-purpose cleaner will work great.A: One method you can use to check if your granite needs to be resealed is to sprinkle some water on your countertops. If the water soaks into the stone and does not bead up, then we would recommend resealing your granite.
- Q: What should I avoid with my countertops?
- A:
- Granite:Wine, mustard, oils, acidic based cleaners, citrus and bleach.
- Silestone:Any harsh chemicals.A:
- Q: Do I need to seal my countertop?
- Granite:No, our granite is sealed during fabrication
- Silestone: The seal is engineered into the stone at production.
