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Monschein Industries, Inc. | Phone: (209) 538-5100 | Fax: (209) 538-5197 |
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Natural Stone
Quartz
Fabrication
Edges
Countertop Care
The easiest way to preserve the beauty and functionality of your countertops is to get into the habit of avoiding bad habits and following these good habits.
DO . . .
- Clean up spills immediately.
- Acidic substances such as wine, coffee, fruit juices, tomato sauces and cooking oils won't etch your granite like they do marble, but they can stain such surfaces.
- Clean surfaces using a sponge or soft cloth.
- Dish soap won't hurt your granite, but repeated or excessive use of soap will cause a build up and dull your countertop's shine.
- Use coasters under all glasses, bottles and cans.
- This is not absolutely necessary, but in this case a little overkill is worth it to protect the beauty of your investment in fine living.
- Use trivets and hot pads under pots, pans and dinnerware.
- Again, this is not absolutely necessary, but a little overkill is worth it. Grit that can get trapped between the pot and the countertop can be a concern, especially with surfaces that are softer than granite.
- Use cutting boards.
- This is more of a concern for your cutlery than your hard countertops.
DON'T . . .
- Never use generic cleaning products such as bleach, gritty household cleansers, glass cleaners or degreasers.
- These products contain acids, alkalis and other harsh chemicals that can etch and degrade the stone's sealer, leaving the surface more vulnerable to staining.
- Don't use vinegar, ammonia, lemon or orange cleaners.
- Don't use bathroom tub, tile or grout cleaners.
- These cleaners, even the one's called "soft" can contain abrasives that can scratch or dull your surfaces.
- Don't sit or stand on your countertops.
- Don't place toiletry products directly on your countertops, as they, too, can stain or etch or paint your counter surface.
The Proofmark of Quality
