granite countertops

Granite countertops continue to be a popular choice for kitchens in both home and commercial kitchens. Despite the widespread popularity in homes across America, we are still frequently asked how to clean granite countertops. Granite may be a hard stone but it can be damaged by cleaning products and techniques that would be fine to use on other types of kitchen counters. In this post, we'...
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By in Countertops, Natural Stone Cleaning & Care, Stone

Spills have different effects on different types of tiles. This is where knowing your material comes in handy. For example, spills and contaminants are generally easier to clean than on other unglazed ceramic and porcelain surfaces. Your grazed tiles should be cleaned regularly with all purpose cleaner, low in VOC. It is a big time saver if the cleaner is also compatible with grout joint cleaning....
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By in Cleaning, Design, Grout, Kitchen, Maintaining, Natural Stone Cleaning & Care, Tile

Do you know the difference between marble and granite? Unless you've specifically shopped for natural stone for your project, you may not know the answer. Both are beautiful, natural stones used for countertops, tiles & many other surfaces. But which should you choose for your project? Let's take a look. Both are quarried from the earth, but granite and marble (and marble’s relatives:...
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By in Bath, Kitchen, Natural Stone Cleaning & Care, Stone

When people find out I'm in the stone business I get one of two responses: 1. I love granite. It's so beautiful. I want to put new granite in my kitchen soon. or 2. I love my granite (or marble). How should I clean it? Not really exciting cocktail party talk, but nevertheless, it's something people wonder &  don't think to ask until after it's installed & the experts are gone. ...
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