More Stone Restoration Tips - Protecting Granite and Quartz Benchtops

Granite Benchtop

Granite is a very sturdy stone and it is impossible to scratch under normal circumstances. This stone will not be damaged by hot standing vessels or sharp knives. Now, this does not mean that you can keep hot utensils on it, but even if you do the damage is not as much as any other natural stone surface. However, granite is susceptible to diamond and tungsten and scratches can be seen from them.

Granite is a hot favourite for kitchens as it is spill resistant even from alcohol and acids. However, there are specific substances like wine, beetroot and cooking oil, especially when hot that can cause stains on your granite benchtop if you leave them there for a long time. If you find spills, immediately clean them with a kitchen roll. If you have a lighter coloured granite surface, you will experience a slight darkening in the colour where water is permitted to stand out. However, this generally fades when the water dries.

The Marble Man in Australia recommends regular cleaning of your granite surface with warm soap water and a good quality damp cloth. You may also use a wipe cleaner or spray to keep the surface clean. Granite may be polished with aerosol polishes available in the market.

Quartz Benchtops

When you are taking care of quartz benchtops, you will find they are hard wearing and resistant to acid, heat, alkalis, chemicals, stains, solvents, mildew and mould. This makes the stone very easy to maintain and clean. In case, you accidentally spill something on the benchtop like liquid food colouring, nail polish, paints, permanent markers etc, you can easily remove the marks with a multi-purpose detergent or cleaner.

For stubborn marks, you should repeat the process many times and use a scouring pad if necessary. There is a possibility that some stains may result in discolouration. You should keep the benchtop away from direct sunlight. Exposure causes discolouration. For cleaning the quartz benchtop, we recommend you wiping the benchtop with warm and soap water. It is also important to use a damp cloth and a good quality spray for keeping the surface clean daily and free from stains.

About The Marble Man, Australia

Notwithstanding their hard nature, granite and quartz stone surfaces also need periodic maintenance to keep them fresh and dirt free. You’ll have to call in the stone restoration professionals to check that the stones are in good condition.

The Marble Man is a trusted marble and natural stone polishing and restoration company in Australia. It provides affordable cleaning, polishing and restoration services for marble and other natural stone across Brisbane, Gold Coast, Canberra, Newcastle, Sunshine Coast and Sydney. For more details and assistance, please visit their Website or talk to a friendly stone specialist on 1300 627 626.