If  you are like most homeowners who have granite kitchen countertops in your home, you are probably unaware of the proper maintenance of these porous stones. Most homeowners were never informed of the proper maintenance necessary to maintain their natural stone countertops at the time of purchase. Granite, which is a natural stone, was formed over millions of years but improper care can ruin nature's beauty. Although we usually think of stone as "Hard", it is a porous material that can absorb spills and stains if left untreated. Properly sealing your stone with a quality impregnating sealer will prevent most spills from damaging your investment.

 

We at Dream Carpets have taken the time to learn about natural stone and its proper care and maintenance at the StoneTech professional's natural stone class. We proudly use StoneTech professional products. StoneTech products are the very best on the market.

 

3 Step Natural Stone Cleaning & Sealing Process

1. Clean: We clean your countertops with StoneTech stone & tile cleaner. This is a neutral PH cleaner for all natural stone surfaces

2. Seal: We apply (2) coats of StoneTech heavy duty sealer. This sealer provides heavy duty protection against all stains while preserving the natural look of all natural stone surfaces.

3. Polish: We apply a coat of StoneTech polish and hand buff. This adds a brilliant shine to polished stone without leaving a greasy film.

 

Do's and Don'ts

 

	DO use trinkets or mats under hot dishes and cookware.
	DO use place mats under china, ceramics, silver or other objects that may scratch your stones surface.
	DO dust countertops, islands, vanities and floors frequently.
	DO blot up spills immediately to minimize permanent damage to stone.
	DO clean surfaces with warm clean water or a neutral PH cleaner specifically for natural stone.
	DON'T use cleaners that contain acids such as bathroom cleaners, grout cleaners, or tub and tile cleaners.
	DON'T use abrasive cleaners such as dry cleansers or soft cleaners.
	DON'T use alkaline cleaners not specifically formulated for natural stone.