In many homes, the areas that get the most use, and will need to hold up to that use, are usually found in the kitchen and bathroom. The surface of the countertop in the kitchen will need to withstand years of food and drink spills, glasses and plates being pushed over the surface, lots of water and the grease from hands, while being used every day, usually several times a day. The bathroom countertops have to put up with spilled makeup, hair styling tools, water and various other products used in the bathroom several times each day. When you realize how long you need to have these surfaces look good, you realize they will be dealing with a great number of potential problems.
If you choose countertops in MN that can do all of this and let you maintain them with easy-to-do low-maintenance, you will have surfaces you will happy with for many years to come. One of the best products for this kind of easy care is granite. Not only is this great looking hard-surface popular in almost every style of decor, it is also one of the easiest to maintain. Here are some guidelines to caring for granite.
The first step in keeping your granite countertops in MN looking and performing as they should is to be sure they are properly sealed after being installed. Granite is porous, which means it can absorb the color from stains if it is not properly sealed. The good news is, a good sealer will hold up for several years before you need to have it reapplied. During those years, you can simply clean your countertops with a clean, damp rag to remove any spills or standing water or dust that may have built up. You don’t want to use an abrasive cleaner, since that will wear down your sealer. You can get some great granite cleaners to do a more intensive cleaning once in a while, at a granite dealer and installer, such as Granite Unlimited Inc.
Since granite comes in many colors and patterns, you should take your samples of your home decor with you to a respected dealer. You will see for yourself how well granite countertops can hold up to your demands while allowing easy maintenance.
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