There is a granite style to suit every taste, living area and decor. The natural beauty of granite kitchen worktops complement all types of kitchen cabinet.
Granite is by far the most durable material for kitchen worktop use. Granite kitchen worktops will last you a life time, and make your kitchen look fantastic and be enjoyable to work with.
As you have chosen granite kitchen worktops, the maintenance is as simple as:
- Mop up any spillages
- Clean with warm soapy water
- Dry with a soft white cloth
Preventing Damage to Granite Worktops
To keep your Granite Worksurface in the best possible condition, take note of the following information:
- Avoid any contact with edges of worksurface as chipping can occur.
- Try not to cut directly on the work surface, use a chopping board.
- Do not physically abuse your Granite Worktop.
- Do not expose your Granite Worktop to excesses of heat.
- Try not to move your Granite Worktop from the original place where it was installed.
Materials that you should NOT use on Granite Worktops
- Any types of Formic acid
- Hydrofluoric acid
- Nitric acid
- Sulphuric acid
- Phosphoric acid
- Hydrochloric acid
General maintenance of Granite Worktops
Granite should not be scrubbed with abrasive materials. Instead of this, wash with clean water to which a non abrasive light neutral detergent (PH7) may be added. Rinse the worktops with clean warm water and dry with a chamois or something similar. The drainer Grooves can be cleaned using wire wool.
Stain removal
Water based stain remover is formulated for the removal of stains of an natural nature, such as wine, coffee, nicotine, fruit juices etc. Use an alkaline degreaser for the removal of dirt of an organic type such as, spots, grease, pollution, smoke stains or a wax coating.