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If you plan to have granite countertops installed in your home that you want to know how to take care of them and keep them looking perfect. Granite countertops are luxurious, shiny polished and smooth, natural beauty that is evocative of a rich timelessness. Their lifetime robust and elegant look complement any interior design and is particularly well suited to the ambience of a rustic log house.

It is important to know some simple tips to take care of your granite to keep it looking new and polished. You do not want to use the appropriate product and permanently damage your countertops news.

Term acute care

The most important thing to do is a simple daily wiping and cleaning. It is the same as you would with any counter, but it is important to use cleaners right for granite. Many cleaners are too acidic and can damage the sealant is applied to granite countertops (see below). This may allow chemicals to seep into the pores of granite and discoloration.

Choose to use non-acidic, such as Formula 409 Natural Stone cleaner, and you will not have to worry about stripping the glue of your granite.

Be very careful not to use an acid called HF or hydrofluoric acid. It is used in many rust and it will severely dull, etch pit and a granite countertop polished surface.

-Long-Term Care

In the long term, you must apply twice a year seal to seal the pores in the granite and protect the surface. It's as simple as wiping the sealant on the granite and dry.

A good seal is called BulletProof Stone Sealer STONETECH, but for a cheaper alternative, you can use plain old car wax.

With these few simple steps you keep your granite countertops gleaming with understated elegance that is both functional and attractive.

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