Island Granite - Natural Stone Products on Vancouver Island

With the proper care, your granite countertop will stay new-looking for a lifetime. Stone is one of the easiest surfaces to maintain. And granite, being 7 on the Mohs hardness scale of 1 to 10, is virtually unscratchable. (A stainless steel knife blade is a 6 on the scale.)

When sealed, granite is extremely resistant to stains. It is more resistant to acidic substances than marble.

Wipe up any spills right away.
Clean stone surfaces with a few drops of neutral cleaner, stone soap (available in hardware stores or from a stone dealer), or mild dishwashing liquid and warm water.
Use a soft, clean cloth to clean the granite.
Reseal the countertop every three to five years. Check with the installer for recommendations. Use a non-toxic sealer on food preparation areas.
Ask a professional to remove or repair a scratch in granite.
Use coasters under all glasses, particularly those containing alcohol or citrus juices.
Don't use abrasive cleaners such as dry cleansers or scouring powders.
Do not mix cleaning products such as ammonia and bleach together - the result is toxic.

Granite Surfaces ~ Cleaning & Care