When properly sealed, granite is easily cleaned with warm soapy water and everyday detergents. Avoid chemical, acidic or abrasive cleaners to prevent your sealer from being stripped away and dry the surface completely after cleaning. Although a sealer does help to protect your granite, it only prolongs the spill from seeping into the porous stone.

Granite is one of the hardest materials on the planet. It is naturally heat and scratch resistant and with a proper sealant, it’s also UV and stain resistant. One thing to keep in mind when choosing granite, is that although it’s an incredibly hard material, it is not indestructible.

Not all granite is naturally stain resistant, but with proper care and a quality sealant, it is. If you re-seal your countertop on a regular basis, the surface should remain relatively protected. Granite must be sealed every 1-3 years with a high quality, food-service grade sealer.

Granite is mined from the earth in large, natural chunks, making each granite slab imperfect and unique. Granite has an asymmetrical look that is stunning to the eye. The imperfections and inconsistency are what make it beautifully unique.