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California Granite Countertop Care & Maintenance
Guidebook
The natural granite or quartz you have purchased for your home or office is an investment
that will give you many years of beautiful service. Simple care and maintenance will keep it looking beautiful for decades. Here are some
recommendations for routine care and cleaning:
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Clean stone surfaces with a few drops of neutral cleaner, stone
soap, or a mild liquid dishwashing
detergent and warm water. |
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Glass cleaner works
well, but
avoid glass cleaners that contain ammonia, such as regular Windex®. A
good one to use that we have found is Glass Plus®.
Most ammonia-free glass cleaners will state as such on the label. |
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Too much cleaner or soap may leave a film and
cause streaks. If this happens, clean up excess soapy film with
clear, warm water and a clean sponge or rag. |
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Do not use products that contain lemon, orange, citrus, vinegar or other acids
on the countertop. The high acid content can dull the
finish. |
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Do not use abrasive scouring powders or liquids; these
products contain abrasive chemicals or ammonia that may damage the
surface. If required,
use a non-abrasive cleaning product and a
Scotch-Brite® Blue
"no-scratch" pad. Do not hesitate to apply the necessary hand-pressure
needed to rub out any marks. Adhered materials like food, gum, nail
polish, or dried paint can be scraped away with a plastic putty knife. Thoroughly rinse the surface with clean water to remove residue. |
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Avoid contact with
harsh chemicals such as bleach, paint strippers, oven cleaners or drain cleaners (Draino®,
Liquid Plumber®, etc.). |
Bath and Other Wet Areas
In the bath or other wet areas, soap scum can be minimized by using a
squeegee after each use. To remove soap scum, use a non-acidic soap scum
remover.
Do's
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Do dust surfaces frequently. |
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Do clean surfaces with mild detergent or stone soap. |
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Do thoroughly rinse and dry the surface after washing. |
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Do blot up spills immediately. |
Don'ts
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Don't use vinegar, lemon juice or other cleaners containing
acids. |
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Don't use cleaners that contain ammonia such as
bathroom cleaners,
grout cleaners or tub & tile cleaners. |
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Don't use abrasive cleaners such as dry powdered
Comet®, Ajax®, etc. |
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Don't use bleach or cleaners that contain
bleach. |
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