Granite Countertop Care

Any home, condo, townhouse, etc., that you go to have countertops that get used regularly. Countertops are one of the most widely used surfaces in a home. Taking care of them properly is crucial. Think about it countertops get use daily when you are getting ready in the morning, making breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and honestly throughout the day. Here are some ways to help keep your countertops more sanitary and clean for you and your family.

Step One:

We highly recommend having your countertops, especially natural stone and tile and grout ones, cleaned and sealed regularly by a professional. When you have a professional clean your countertops, you get a deep, thorough cleaning every time. The process we professionals use is a high heat high-pressure system that pulls all the dirt, grime, residue and so much more off and out of your countertops. Sealing countertops regularly helps protect them from substances seeping in and causing potential bacteria growth.

Take your kitchen countertops, for example, yes many of us use cutting boards and things to keep our food from directly touching them but stuff still gets places. You are prepping veggies, fruits, meats, and so much more on the countertops at every meal. If your countertops aren't sealed, bacteria and other things can grow on the surface that you can't see. Sealing helps stop these different juices and liquids from seeping into the countertops. 

Step Two:

When you clean your countertops in between professional cleanings, we suggest using non-abrasive or acidic cleaners. Soapy water is the best because it is the most gentle on the sealers but if you are anything like me, I like to disinfect my countertops, especially after handling meats. The best cleaners to use on countertops are low PH ones. We highly recommend Crystal Clean by Stone Pro. This cleaner does a thorough cleaning and helps prolong the life of the sealer. You can buy Crystal Clean on amazon in the concentrate or the premixed spray bottles. This cleaner is also excellent for your stone and tile floors. It is easy to use and safe for the sealers we apply.

Step Three:

Clean your countertops often. This is especially true for the kitchen. After preparing food or cutting fruits and vegetables, wipe down your countertops thoroughly. This will remove any acidic products that could deteriorate your sealer quicker. If you get oil spills, wipe them up with soapy water quickly, so they do not seep into the stone. Once it seeps too far into a stone countertop, oil can be very hard, even for professionals, to remove and sometimes you can't get them out.

For bathrooms, you do not have as much to worry about. After you brush your teeth or wash your hands, try to wipe the excess water or residue up to help the sealer from potentially breaking down. Little things like drying off your countertops do wonders for the overall longevity of the sealers and the look of the countertops.

These are just a couple of recommendations as to how to keep your countertops sanitary and fresh as long as possible. For more information, feel free to reach out to us any time we specialize in natural stone cleaning, sealing, restoration and tile and grout service. Check out our website at www.travertinecleaningaz.com

or give us a call any time at 480-352-2987. We hope this has given you some ideas as to how to keep your countertops healthier and cleaner.

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