Natural Stone Care Part 3: Granite Cleaning

Part three of a series on stone care explores granite cleaning.

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How to Clean Your Granite

Granite is one of the hardest stones around.  What a lot of people don't know, however, is that it isn't just one type of stone.  Granite is actually a composite stone.  As a result, granite has some stone pieces in it that are harder, and some that are softer.  If you wish to clean your granite, like all natural stone, don't use harsh chemicals.  Use dish washing soap and water for cleaning.  You may also wish to seal your stone after you're done cleaning.  Here is some more information on granite .

"Granite has been extensively used as a dimension stone and as flooring tiles in public and commercial buildings and monuments. Aberdeen in Scotland, which is constructed principally from local granite, is known as "The Granite City". Because of its abundance, granite was commonly used to build foundations for homes in New England. The Granite Railway, America's first railroad, was built to haul granite from the quarries in Quincy, Massachusetts, to the Neponset River in the 1820s. With increasing amounts of acid rain in parts of the world, granite has begun to supplant marble as a monument material, since it is much more durable. Polished granite is also a popular choice for kitchen countertops due to its high durability and aesthetic qualities. In building and for countertops, the term "granite" is often applied to all igneous rocks with large crystals, and not specifically to those with a granitic composition." [READ MORE]

Get Stone Sealing

Whenever you get granite cleaning done, make sure you also get stone sealing done as well.  Why? Well, it helps to protect your stone and keep potentially damaging liquids out.  The sealant that we use is an impregnating sealer, which means it sinks into the pores of the granite and forms a spill proof barrier.

So remember, granite is a stone that, like all other types of natural stone has it's own care instructions.  However, like all stone, just remember a few things.  First off, never use anything acidic, or any harsh chemicals.  Next, clean up any spills immediately, even if your stone is sealed.  And when you don't know what to do, call a stone care service in Cibolo.

Be sure to read part one and part two for more information on natural stone care.

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4019 Stahl Rd, Suite 202
San Antonio TX 78217
(210) 637-5050
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