Caring for your Stone Installation

The natural stone you have purchased for your home or office is an investment that will give you many years of beautiful service. Stone is a natural product and simple care and maintenance will keep it looking beautiful. Here are some recommendations for routine care and cleaning.

Cleaning Procedures & Recommendations

Surfaces

Clean stone surfaces with a few drops of neutral cleaner, stone soap (available at hardware stores or from your stone dealer) or mild liquid dishwashing detergent and warm water. We recommend Stone Tech Professional Revitalize. Use a clean rag mop on floors and a soft cloth for other surfaces for best results. Too much cleaner or soap may leave a film and cause streaks. Do not use products that contain lemon, vinegar or other acids on marble or limestone. Rinse the surface thoroughly after washing with the soap solution and dry with a soft cloth. Change the rinse water frequently. Do not use scouring powders or creams; these products contain abrasives that may scratch the surface.

Dos and Don ts

	Do dust mop floors frequently
	Do clean surfaces with a mild detergent or stone cleaner
	Do thoroughly rinse and dry the surface after washing.
	Do blot up spills immediately
	Do protect floor surfaces with non-slip mats or areas rugs and countertop surfaces with coasters, trivets or placemats
	Don t use vinegar, lemon juice or other cleaners containing acids on marble, limestone, travertine or onyx surfaces
	Don t use cleaners that contain acid such as bathroom cleaners, grout cleaners of tub & tile cleaners
	Don t use abrasive cleaners such as dry cleaners or soft cleaners
	Don t mix bleach and ammonia: this combination creates a toxic and lethal gas.

NOTE: All stone countertops installed by Ace Countertops have been sealed.

Why Choose Granite?

Granite is an igneous rock (formed by heat) found deep within the Earth's crust. Once quarried, cut, polished, & sealed granite is nearly impervious to scratches, heat, etching, staining, or weathering. It is truly one of Mother Nature's most versatile and beautiful creations.

Most granite is quarried in Brazil & India . However, we also have access to stones from Russia , Spain , Italy , Saudi Arabia , Norway , & Finland . The most common use for granite today is in building and remodeling projects such as vanity and kitchen countertops. The look, feel, durability, and re-sale value of a granite kitchen countertop is unmatched by any other solid surface material on today's market.

The care and maintenance of a granite surface includes the application of a petroleum based impregnating sealer into the stone once clean & dry. This can be done by the homeowner and should be applied on a yearly basis. As for daily cleaning, most household cleaners are fine. Granite's polish is very durable and shouldn't fade due to standard cleaning products' acidity levels.

Granite prices depend on several aspects of the stone such as size, availability, place of origin, and demand.