Granite is a very tough natural stone, it is a beautiful long
lasting, hygienic material - ideally suited for worktops in the
kitchen or bathroom. Granite now provides modern kitchens and
bathrooms with surfaces that provide years of durable service
and adds elegance and style to any setting.
Granite is waterproof, stain-resistant, heat resistant, and
scratch resistant - in most cases it will just wipe clean with
a damp cloth. However granite worktops can stain and are not
impervious to damage so keep your granite worktops and surfaces
looking their best for many years to come we provide the following
care guidelines:
- Granite must not be rubbed with abrasive materials (such as
metal pads, scouring detergents or alkaline and chlorine
based cleaners or bleach) instead, wash with clean warm
soapy water. Rinse with clean warm water and dry with a chamois
leather or similar.
- Spilt liquids should be mopped up immediately.
- The most risk is from highly alkaline or acidic liquids (such as lemon
juice or vinegar) and substances such as hot oils, wine, detergents
and alcohol.
- Do not allow any build up of salt or detergent on your granite worktop.
- Granite worktops should not be brought into contact with strong acids
or chemicals including paint stripper, brush cleaner, oven cleaner, nail
varnish remover, degreasing or similar products.
- For a longer lasting finish the surface can be sealed to reduce its
natural porosity.
- Do not hit your granite worktop with something blunt and heavy. It can
crack, chip or even break (the edges are most likely to be damaged if
physically abused).
- We would advise the use of a chopping board to reduce the risk of damage
to your granite worktop.
- Do not expose your granite worktop to excessive heat - we advise the use
of a tripod or similar to place your pans on when taken directly from the hob.
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