Granite Care & Granite Cleaning
Beautiful, strong & versatile, granite is a
popular choice for kitchen benches. It is hard
wearing, but can be prone to damage if not cared
for properly. To ensure your granite bench
tops last a lifetime, always be careful to
avoid;
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Dragging pots & pans across the granite.
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Putting hot pots & pans directly onto the
granite. A heat resistant mat should be
used.
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Immediately clean up any acidic spills (such
as lemon juice, fizzy drinks, wine etc) from
your granite bench.
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Always use a cutting board when preparing
food.
Do:
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Use a mild solution of dishwashing liquid &
hot water and use a soft cloth to wipe down
granite benches. Wipe down with a dry tea
towel.
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Stone bench top cleaners can also be
purchased from your supermarket or hardware
store.
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In a 1 litre spray bottle, make up a mix of
1/2 cup isopropyl alcohol, a few drops of
dishwashing liquid & top with water. Spray
benches & wipe off with a clean, dry cloth.
Do not:
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Use abrasive cleaners.
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Use vinegar or other acidic cleaners.
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Put hot pots & pans directly onto granite
bench tops.
Also see:
Black mould,
Cleaning a burnt pan,
Cleaning a sink,
Cleaning grout,
Cleaning a laptop screen,
Cleaning a microwave,
Cleaning granite benchtops,
Cleaning stainless steel,
Disinfecting kitchen sponges,
Environmentally
friendly cleaning,
Removing candle wax,
Removing grass stains,
Removing mould & mildew from walls,
Removing red wine stains,
Removing water stains from wood,
Window condensation
