Whether you have granite or natural countertops, one thing remains true; you want them to look fabulous forever. Today I’ve partnered with Granite Gold® to bring you five tips on how to keep your granite & Natural-Stone countertops fabulous!
5 Tips On How To Keep Granite & Natural-Stone Countertops Fabulous!
Granite and natural stones are usually the first choices when it comes to choosing a material for countertops. With the countless color options and their durability, they are a great investment when it comes to kitchen upgrades. But no matter how durable they are, you have to give them proper care for them to last longer and stay looking fabulous for years to come.
Use placemats under hot pots and pans.
Even though granite countertops are heat resistant, avoid putting hot pots directly on them. You can get some inexpensive cork placemats at the dollar store.
Clean Your Countertops daily
I cook nearly every day, which means cleaning daily is a must. To keep your countertops looking fabulous, make sure you wash them after every meal!
Avoid using regular household cleaners on your countertops
When it comes to properly cleaning your granite countertops, you have to avoid using products such as bleach and glass cleaner. Granite Gold® Daily Cleaner deep cleans granite, marble and other natural stones safely. It is non-toxic, non-acidic and contains no ammonia or phosphates.
Use a soft cloth
Use a soft non-abrasive microfiber cloth. They are tough on dirt but won’t scratch your beautiful granite countertops. Which is great since you’ll have to use them daily.
Use Granite Gold® 3-step process
To keep your granite and natural stone countertops beautiful, you have to include the Granite Gold® 3-steps process: Clean daily, Seal, and Polish.
Like I mentioned earlier, the Granite Gold® Daily Cleaner is tough on stains AND non-toxic. Just spray and wipe dry with a microfiber cloth. Once the countertops are dry, use the Granite Gold® Sealer following the directions on the label. The Sealer is perfect for protecting granite countertops against staining. 24 hours after using the Sealer, use the Granite Gold® Polish to enhances the shine and luster of your granite countertops.
About Granite Gold®
Granite Gold Inc. Is a family company with a long history of stone care expertise that spans three generations, dating back to the 1950s. Co-founders and cousins Lenny Sciarrino and Lenny Pellegrino grew up in the family business, manufacturing, installing and restoring stone surfaces in homes and businesses throughout southern California.
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Following these tips and using Granite Gold® 3-step process will surely keep your granite countertops fabulous. Got some tips of your own? Share them in the comment section.
Granite Gold® products are available at Bed Bath & Beyond, Winner’s, Home Sense, Amazon.ca. Visit GraniteGold.ca to find a store near you.
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My mom has granite counter tops. I have to admit that I am partial to my old fashioned non-natural counter tops. I have kind of a retro home lol!
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Granite counter tops are often the ‘hero’ feature of a kitchen and can really lift the look of a home. Likewise this lovely investment, if not looked after, can become an eyesore if it is not properly looked after. I haven’t tried Granite Gold yet but think I will now after reading this post.
These are awesome tips. I love our countertops but I worry that they may wear over time. Good to know these things.
It’s good to know that this product exist. I love my granite countertops and these sounds like something that will protect them. I’m going to check this one out.
We still have old school formica countertops, which I hate. I know a few people that have granite and I really like the way it looks.
Sure looks like these cleaners will do their job well. Granite is pretty to look at, but if we do not take proper care of it, we’d be looking at stains and other kinds of discoloration. Thanks for sharing your honest review on these cleaners.
Never heard of using a seal on counters? What is it? Same with the polish, I know it makes them look great but I wonder why you would use three, I’d assume just a simple cleaner is best.
I am in love with these tips, our rental home has granite and I am clueless on proper care! My first time being in a rental home worth so much with many neat amenities and the counter tops rock! I will be using your tips.
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I can’t believe I have never found a product like this for my countertops. I can’t wait to see how well they work.
I think it’s funny that people use glass cleaners since granite is close to glass. But the ionomers work completely different for those cleaning supplies. Thanks for making that clear!
I didn’t know that marble was heat resistant. But like you said, it’s still valuable to avoid direct contact with hot pots and pans. I’m going for a modern look with lots of neutral colors, so I think a grey marble counter could work well; I’ll just have to take care of it.
I am wanting to get my kitchen completely remodeled and to me that means getting new counter tops. It has been a hard choice between natural stone and durable stone but you made a great point on how easy it is to keep natural stone clean that I may need to go in that direction. You talked about how you should clean your counter tops daily and after every meal. That is easy enough for me. Thank you for the great information to help me make my choice.
Great tips. I am planning on upgrading my old kitchen for it to have a modern elegant look and I find granite counter tops are awesome. Will surely apply your tips once I install them.
Thanks.
That’s a great idea to use placemats under hot pots and pans. I’ve heard that you can put hot things on granite, but I want to take really good care of my new dark granite counters to ensure they last for a long time. Thanks so much for that helpful advice on keeping granite in perfect condition.
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I never new such great products were available in the market.I always take good care of my granite counter-tops and these sounds like something that will protect them. I will definitely going to check this one out.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the great tips! I’m helping my brother remodel their kitchen. We are looking to install a granite countertop so we wanted to check how easy the maintenance will be. It’s good to know that granite is more wear resistant than the other types or stone countertops. Cheers!
Our kitchen countertop at our new home is made of natural stone, and I want to protect that investment of ours by keeping them in their best condition. I usually use bleach in cleaning, but you mentioned in this article that products like bleach and glass cleaner should be avoided as they are toxic. Thanks for the tip on cleaning my natural stone countertop using products that are non-toxic, non-acidic and contains no ammonia or phosphates. Much appreciated!
It really helped when you talked about how no matter how durable your counters are, you have to give them proper care for them to last longer and stay looking fabulous. My older sister is looking to put quartz countertops in her new home and is excited to have durable counters. I’ll be sure to talk to her about giving them proper care so they will last longer.
Awesome tips. This article is a reminder to many to always take good care of granite counter-tops. Granite is pretty to look at if taken care of.
Thanks for sharing.