Routine Cleaning

All you need to keep your granite looking great is a little water and a couple of clean cloths (paper towels will do nicely). Wet one paper towel with water and, working in small sections, wash an area of countertop. Then, dry this section with the other paper towel. All water contains some amount of minerals. By working in small sections and buffing with the dry paper towel, you will avoid leaving mineral streaks in the granite.

Frequently Asked Questions:

A: We recommend you clean with just water. However, you may, on occasion, use window cleaner that does not contain harsh chemicals, such as acids or ammonia.

A: No. Granite does not harbour bacteria. Just wash the counters as recommended above and you will be safe.

A: Yes, but it's not good for your knives. We recommend using a cutting board for this reason.

A: Only a diamond is harder than granite. However, another piece of granite can scratch a granite countertop. It is rare, but such instances can occur, for example, when a small stone gets stuck to the bottom of a box of groceries that is then set on the counter.

A: Yes. Hot pans will not affect granite. We do not recommend putting red-hot pans on cold granite.

A: Your countertops were sealed in our shop prior to installation, but depending on the type of granite you chose, an occasional application may be needed. Darker coloured granite is harder than lighter colours, and as a result, less permeable. Therefore, dark countertops may never need resealing. Light coloured countertops may require an annual application depending on how quickly absorbed moisture evaporates out.