Stone countertops can be an amazing addition to your home. They offer beauty and elegance that add that ‘final touch’. Stone countertops can raise the overall value of your home and can be an expensive investment that you’ll want to make sure that you take care of in order to keep this investment in good condition. How you take care of the countertop will depend on the type of countertop that you have.

One of the most important, and simplest, things to do in order to help maintain your countertops is to clean up any mess/spill that you see as soon as they happen. You will also need to make sure that anything that is acidic is not left on the counter. In some cases, such spills, can cause some serious damage to your countertop.

You must also be sure that your stone countertop is properly sealed and then resealed on a basis recommended by the supplier. Stone like limestone or marble is a bit more high maintenance and will require you to seal it more often. A benefit to a manufactured stone is that it does not actually need sealing to stay protected. When shopping for a stone you’ll want to make sure it has been sealed properly depending on the type of stone. A trick to know when you have sealed your countertop properly is that when water hits the surface, it forms droplets. Sealers come in a variety of forms so it is absolutely essential that you pick the right sealer to maintain your countertop. Not sure? Contact us, we can help!

Secondly, in addition to cleaning up spills/messes, when you are cleaning your countertop on a regular basis, it is important to stay away from harsh chemicals. Mild soap and warm water should do the trick. You will want to stay away from any product that will scratch your surface like scouring pads or powders.

Simple enough, right? Keep your countertop clean and use non-harsh cleaners – that’s enough to keep your stone beautiful for years!