Granite countertops not only look amazing, but they are very durable as well. However, you still need to be careful about what you put on your granite countertops. Doing so, will ensure that they stay in great condition for as long as possible. Here are three things that you definitely want to avoid on your granite countertops.
Acidic Items
One thing that you definitely don’t want to store on granite countertops are acid items. These items consist of citrus fruits, lemon or lime juices, vinegar, perfume, soft drinks, nail polish, etc. These items are likely to eat away the finish on your granite if they come in contact with it, and this can be very damaging. You will likely have to replace granite in order to completely repair it, and this can be very costly.
Direct Use Of Knives
Cutting on a cutting board on granite is great, but cutting items directly on your granite definitely isn’t a good idea. The knife that you use to cut your items can leave dings and chips in your granite, which are unattractive. They also may chip away at your counters, leaving sharp edges, or crumbling pieces of granite.
Hot Items
While the granite itself will have no problem handling all the hot items that you put on it, you will likely have issues with the sealant on the granite. This sealant will become weaker each time that you place a hot item on it, and will eventually be so thin that it no longer protects the granite. The best way to stop this from happening, is simply to use a hot pad or tray for all the hot items that you place on your countertops.
To learn more about granite countertops, or to have some installed in your home today, visit us at Moreno Granite & Marble.