Granite, Marble, Onyx, Quartzite Care & Maintenance
- Use a mild soapy detergent for daily cleaning of granite.
- Use specially designed natural stone cleanser for marble, onyx, and quartzite.
- Use a pH-balanced cleaner specifically designed for granite regularly to prolong the need for resealing.
Due to their porous nature, all of these stone types can stain. Granite slabs that are light in colour with a fine grain are more prone to staining, so it is best to clean off stain-prone substances as soon as possible. Should your marble, granite, quartzite or onyx countertop get stained, be sure to purchase a cleaner specifically designed for natural stone.
Marble and onyx are very sensitive and should be resealed every 6 months: Akemi® is an excellent sealer that you can apply yourself. High-gloss marble provides the most resilient finish, as it creates a less porous surface than usual. Your supplier will be able to tell you whether your preferred slab has a high-gloss finish. Granite needs to be resealed less often if you have been regularly polishing it with a wax-based product.
• Do not sit, stand or kneel on your counter.
• Do not cut directly on the surface as scratching will occur.
• Do not drop heavy objects onto the surface.
• Using a trivet for resting hot objects away from your surface is recommended.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners.
• Do not forcefully scrub any area of the countertop.
• Do not allow water to pool around sinks and faucets areas for prolonged periods of time.
