Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/16/2011 12:49 PM
Updated by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/16/2011 12:51 PM
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Arnold Ace Home Center is the Place for All of Your Home Cleaning Needs!
Arnold, CA....While your kitchen countertops may be designed to endure everyday spills and food residue, properly cleaning and maintaining your granite, marble and stone surface countertops is crucial to protecting their beauty and value. Effective cleanup requires the right type of cleaner combined with simple cleaning techniques that clean, protect and revitalize your countertops....
Respond to Spills
Blot spills immediately so that they do not penetrate or dry onto the surface. This is especially important for acidic or alcoholic substances, which can etch or dull stone surfaces upon contact. Using coasters under glasses also helps prevent these spills. After cleaning your countertop, always buff and dry the granite to avoid unsightly water spots and to maximize shine.
Choose The Right Granite Cleaner
By choosing the right type of granite cleaner, you can keep your countertops shining every day. Alkaline or acidic solutions can mar or dull the seal of your countertops, leaving the surface more vulnerable to permanent scratches and stains. Ammonia-based cleaners, such as glass cleaners, high pH solutions, soap detergents or abrasive powders, can also dull and damage the surface. Use top-quality granite care cleaners and polishes to keep the surface clear and shiny. The right granite cleaner not only cleans and polishes, but also restores the countertop’s glossy finish and protects it from damage.
Using a Specialty Stone Cleaner & Polish
Specialty stone surface cleaners and polishes revitalize dull, faded countertops, minimize stains and restore natural colors. They also protect countertops from harsh chemicals and water spots, and remove the haze often caused by dirt, dust and smoke for a clear, shiny finish. A specialty granite cleaner and polish will remove grease, grime and stains while visibly reducing surface scratches.
Libby Gerberi is a writer for Weiman Products (www.weiman.com), a manufacturer of premium surface care and granite cleaner products. Weiman offers a wide variety of granite cleaner products for kitchen spills on granite, marble or high-gloss stone surfaces.
Ask Arnold Ace Home Center how they can help with cleaning needs.
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