Care & Maintenance

All natural stone should be sealed with a penetrating sealer to prevent staining. Marble tops should be coated with a marble polish as well as the sealer. This will leave a thin invisible layer that enhances the stone while protecting its polished surface. For routine cleaning, rinse using a neutral cleaner with warm water and dry with a soft cloth.

Do not use any cleaners containing ammonia or acids as these can break down the sealer or mar the surface of softer stones such as marbles and limestone. Do not use scouring pads or abrasive cleaners as these may scratch those surfaces as well.

For Counter Cleaniness Granite is the way to go

If you are concerned about bacterial contamination of your kitchen countertop, it looks like stainless steel and granite are the way to go. That is what a recent study by the Hospitality Institute of Technology and Management, a St. Paul, Minnesota-based organization that develops educational materials and research for the retail food industry shows.

The study measured the bacteria resistance capacity of six common countertop materials. Each surface was contaminated with E coli (nearly 2 billion of the microorganisms), washed and rinsed with soap and water and then sanitized with a vinegar-and-water solution.