Granite Care & Maintenance

Simple Granite Do's and Don’ts

DO use coasters under glasses.

DO use trivets or mats under hot dishes or cookware.

DO place mats under china, ceramics, silver or other objects.

DO dust countertops, islands, vanities frequently.

DO blot up spills immediately.

DON’T use vinegar, bleach, ammonia or other general-purpose cleaners.

DON’T use alkaline cleaners not specifically formulated for natural stone.

How to Test if Your Stone is Sealed or needs to be resealed?

Take the quick, water-repellency test to see if your stone has already been sealed.

Directions

1. Make sure surface area is clean, dry and free of waxes and coatings.

2. Apply a drop of water 1 inch in diameter to the stone surface.

3. Allow the water to stand on the stone for 5-30 minutes.

4. If surface is unsealed, the water will absorb into the stone and darken the surface (absorption speed will depend on

porosity of the stone). Check out StoneTech™ Professional Sealers to protect your stone.

5. If surface is already sealed or if stone is very dense, the water will bead up and stand on the surface. Maintain it's beauty

with Revitalizer Cleaner and Protector

What to do when a spill occurs?

It usually doesn't take long of common household spills to occur as a result of cooking near, playing on, and just simply

living wih stone and tile. No matter how careful you are, spills are going to happen. StoneTech™ Professional ensures that

a quick response and the right solutions keep spills from degrading the sealer or damaging your stone.

Food and Drink Spills

Quickly scoop up the food with a plastic spoon and wipe up the liquid spill with a clean, dry, white cloth. Spray the area

with a StoneTech™ Professional stone cleaner and wipe with a clean cloth. Repeat if necessary.

Oily Stains

If you know the stains is oil-based (from foods like salad dressing, cooking oils, butter or some cosmetics), StoneTech™

Professional Oil Stain Remover will wick up the stain from deep within the stone.