Granite Care Kits
- Full range of Franke Sinks & Accessories
- Full range of Blanco Sinks & Accessories
Large range of taps from traditional to modern
- Floor and wall tile grouts and adhesive
- Waterproofing, waxes and surface sealant
Please contact us for more information on any additional products or services
How to Care for your New Granite Work Surface
You have chosen a beautiful product and it shall be with you for years to come. In order to help you preserve its natural beauty we would like to give you some advice regarding its care and maintenance. The key to keeping granite in good condition is the initial protection provided by sealants and surface treatments and its subsequent cleaning and care.
Cleaning
For everyday cleaning use a damp cloth to wipe off water and general dirt, you can add neutral detergent to remove stubborn dirt. To bring up the sheen of the surface a leather chamois can be used.
What to avoid
Please remember that granite is porous in varying degrees depending on its constitution and origin.
This also applies to hardness and resistance to scratches. Granites such as Kashmir White, Kashmir Gold, Bethal White Shivakasi and other similar ones are the most susceptible to staining and extra care is advised with the points listed below:
- Water contains minerals in varying quantities depending on its source (this is called “water hardness”). These minerals can deposit themselves on the work surface when water is left to dry on it and result in lime scale marks.
- Do not use abrasive materials to wipe or rub the granite.
- Strongly coloured foodstuffs can stain the granite. Be particularly careful with coffee and tea.
- Oily substances can leave marks. Avoid leaving things such as butter, oil bottles and spills, salad dressings etc on the work surface and wipe them clean as soon as possible.
- Acidic substances can etch the surface of the stone. Things to watch for are lemon, lime and other fruit juices, fizzy drinks and vinegar. The same applies for alkaline substances.
- Never use chlorine-based cleaners, acids, photographic development liquid, spirit based solvents, paint stripper, caustic soda and concentrated biological disinfectants.
In addition to these recommendations, you can use special products provided by us. These include a “Care Kit” with complete instructions, special every-day cleaner liquid, “Power Clean”, oil and stain remover, surface polish etc. Please
contact us if you wish to purchase a Care Kit.
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