The natural stone you have purchased for your home or office is an investment that will give you many years of beautiful service. Stone is a natural product and simple care and maintenance will keep it looking beautiful. Here are some recommendations for routine care and cleaning.
1. Clean the surfaces with a damp cloth, remembering to dry off water and/or soap residues.
2. Surface shine can be maintained by using liquid all-purpose cleaners. However, the secret to cleaning Granite / Marble is the drying process, and not any particular cleansing agent. Treat it like glass.
3. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE DETERGENTS!
4. Avoid spilling substances such as oven cleaners, juices, wine, oils, acids (vinegar, lemon juices), paint removers, nail varnish etc. Stone is porous and such elements can cause stains. The Granite / Marble is sealed during the manufacturing process. If spillage of potentially harmful substances occurs, remove the liquid as soon as possible. This will reduce the chance of any seeping through the seal. If a coat of sealer is applied, be sure that it is non-toxic and safe for use on food preparation surfaces.
5. Do not chop food on the worktops. The Granite / Marble may be scratched and your knives will become blunt. Please contact us for further information on matching chopping boards.
6. It is possible to place hot things directly on it, but if you use the same area over a period of time the stone could eventually crystallize and discolour. You may wish to have stainless steel rods or studs inserted into the stone near hobs, ovens, microwaves etc. To use as a hot stand etc.
7. Use trivets or mats under hot dishes and place mats under china, ceramics, silver or other
objects that can scratch the surface.
8. Use fine steel wool #000 grade to remove any hard food residue, lime scale. Etc.
9. Your worktops will be sealed twice prior to installation. Resealing at home can be done at your discretion. You can purchase a care kit and we would advise you to follow the instructions carefully. Never use any other chemicals, sealants or detergents other than those specifically for Granite / Marble.
Granite care kits and other granite care items are available to buy, please contact us for details.
1. Clean the surfaces with a damp cloth, remembering to dry off water and/or soap residues.
2. Surface shine can be maintained by using liquid all-purpose cleaners. However, the secret to cleaning Granite / Marble is the drying process, and not any particular cleansing agent. Treat it like glass.
3. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE DETERGENTS!
4. Avoid spilling substances such as oven cleaners, juices, wine, oils, acids (vinegar, lemon juices), paint removers, nail varnish etc. Stone is porous and such elements can cause stains. The Granite / Marble is sealed during the manufacturing process. If spillage of potentially harmful substances occurs, remove the liquid as soon as possible. This will reduce the chance of any seeping through the seal. If a coat of sealer is applied, be sure that it is non-toxic and safe for use on food preparation surfaces.
5. Do not chop food on the worktops. The Granite / Marble may be scratched and your knives will become blunt. Please contact us for further information on matching chopping boards.
6. It is possible to place hot things directly on it, but if you use the same area over a period of time the stone could eventually crystallize and discolour. You may wish to have stainless steel rods or studs inserted into the stone near hobs, ovens, microwaves etc. To use as a hot stand etc.
7. Use trivets or mats under hot dishes and place mats under china, ceramics, silver or other
objects that can scratch the surface.
8. Use fine steel wool #000 grade to remove any hard food residue, lime scale. Etc.
9. Your worktops will be sealed twice prior to installation. Resealing at home can be done at your discretion. You can purchase a care kit and we would advise you to follow the instructions carefully. Never use any other chemicals, sealants or detergents other than those specifically for Granite / Marble.
Granite care kits and other granite care items are available to buy, please contact us for details.