FAQs

For routine cleaning, we suggest using a mixture of mild dish soap and water in a spray bottle. Alternatively, you can use a pH-balanced cleaner specifically designed for natural stone. There are also several stone-safe disinfectant cleaners available in the market.

Your countertop is sealed before project completion. However, some stones may require additional sealing over time. The frequency of resealing depends on the stone's porosity and the cleaners used. If water darkens your countertop, it's time to reseal. The resealing process is straightforward and shouldn't cause concern.

For granite countertops, standard cleaners won't harm the stone itself but may break down the protective sealer. With marble countertops, many chemicals in regular cleaners can etch the surface due to its calcite composition. Therefore, it's advisable to use cleaners specifically formulated for natural stone.

Polishing isn't necessary for your countertops as they've been mechanically polished with diamond abrasives and water. This polish won't wear off. However, if you desire extra shine for special occasions, you may apply a polish, though it's not required for maintenance.

We recommend using trivets when placing hot cookware on your stone countertop. While the heat itself won't damage the stone, a sudden temperature change could cause air pockets within the stone to expand, potentially leading to surface damage.

Granite isn't scratch-proof, but it is highly scratch-resistant. To scratch granite, an object must be harder than the stone itself. Since few materials are harder than granite (such as quartz, silica, and diamond), scratching is uncommon. However, be cautious with unglazed ceramics, as they often contain hard silica particles.