You must be eager to maintain the shine of granite countertops. There are easy ways to keep them well-maintained. It includes polishing, preventive measures, and proper cleaning. You need to follow a proper regime for cleaning them and keep their shine intact. Let us find out how you can make your granite countertop stay forever.
Preventative ways
You can keep granite countertops shiny if you have proper preventive measures to keep them away from stains or scratches. How can you do that? Follow below tricks to protect your kitchen from turning worse.
- You must clean the spills or any dirt soon.
- Use a chopping board to cut food items.
- Avoid putting hot pans on countertop.
- Take care of the edges.
- Do not try traditional ways of cleaning. It can lead to etching.
The right method to clean the granite countertops
You need to check that the entire countertop is properly cleaned. It is suggested to choose a trustworthy cleaning product. Also, different granite material requires different ways to treat. Hence, use the appropriate product.
Avoid using products that have ammonia, citrus or vinegar. This is because it will make the granite surface look dull.
It is best to clean the entire surface of the countertops using mist or spray. Keep it for a few minutes and then use a sponge or soft cloth wipe it up. The whole surface should get dry.
Polishing
It is the same as cleaning but also, you apply a polishing solution. You need to keep it for 4 minutes or so and later wipe it up. Next, use a soft cotton cloth for buffing the surface. You need to do that till there are no marks. This will give you a shining countertop. You can take the help of experts for this purpose.
Sealing Granite Countertops
If the granite surface is properly sealed, there will be less chance of stains passing through. You can check if the countertop needs sealing using water. Pour it on the surface and if you find it seeping down slowly or making the surface dark, it is the right time to opt for sealing the countertops. On the other hand, if the water stays on the surface, you do not need to get resealing done. You must perform this test in a less noticeable area. Later you can apply it all over the surface. Do this section wise. This is to avoid double work or else you will seal the same area again.
Next, wipe the granite countertop with a sponge or soft cloth till it becomes dry. Now your countertop is completely ready.
To conclude, keep on examining your granite countertops once a year to prevent it from getting damaged or losing the shine.
This article was provided by Stonnik Kitchen Countertops
92 Fenmar Dr, North York,
ON M9L 1M5
info@stonnik.com
647-878-9797
