How to Care for Quartz Countertops

Quartz countertops in your Edina home are a great way to add a sense of luxury and elegance in just about any room in your home. They are also practical because they are so durable and so easy to care for and maintain. Here are a few suggestions on how to care for your new quartz countertops so they will last you for many years to come.

When it comes to day to day care for your quartz countertops, make sure you wipe them with some water and a soft cloth on a daily basis. Mop up spills right after they happen so the countertops don’t get stained. If you want to use a cleaner on them, use one that does not contain any bleach and is not abrasive. You should avoid cleaners with ammonia in them as well. All of these products could damage the surface of your new quartz countertops.

Use a hot pad or trivet under any hot items like sauce pans or plates. While quartz countertops are burn resistant, it is still better to be safe than sorry. You don’t want to inadvertently leave any scorch marks on your new counters!

Use the same rule when it comes to cutting anything on your quartz countertops. Always use a cutting board or a similar item when you need to cut fruits, vegetables, meat and anything else that you are preparing. Again, quartz countertops are scratch resistant but it is still best to err on the side of caution when it comes to your counters.

Do not use wax or polish on your counters either. Chances are, you do not have to have your quartz countertops resealed so there is never any need to buy a special sealer. Do not use paint, glue or any sort of similar materials on your quartz countertops either. Even laying down a protective layer of newspaper or a drop cloth will not guarantee that these harmful chemicals could get on your counters and cause permanent damage.

If you are unsure about using a particular cleaning chemical on your counters, call us and ask. We can advise you on what you can use and what you should avoid.

Would you like to learn more about quartz countertops for your Edina home? Call us at Minneapolis Granite at 612-822-3135, or you can contact us to get a Free Estimate.

How to Care for Your New Bathroom Vanity

A new bathroom vanity is a lovely way to remodel your bathroom. And they come in such a wide variety of colors, shapes and styles that it is easy to find the perfect one. Minneapolis Granite can help install a new bathroom vanity in your Brooklyn Park home, and we also have several suggestions on how to best care for it after it has been installed. The ways that you care for it and maintain it depend on the type of stone used for the countertop. Here are a few suggestions on how to keep your new bathroom vanity looking great for years to come.

If your new bathroom vanity has granite countertops, the best way to care for them is to simply wipe them down with water and a soft cloth at least once a day. Granite is naturally bacteria resistant, so you do not have to worry about disinfecting the surface. If anything spills on your bathroom vanity, wipe up the mess as soon as possible after it happens.

The type of granite you get will dictate whether or not it needs to be resealed in a few years. We will seal your granite as part of our fabrication process. And we can advise you on if you will need to have it resealed in a few years. There is also a simple at-home test you can do to see if the granite needs to be resealed. Simply drop some water on your countertop and see if it beads up. If it does, then the seal on your granite is fine. If it does not, then you should contact us about resealing your counters. However, granite only needs to be resealed every couple of years, if that.

For a marble bathroom vanity, it is cleaned and cared for in similar ways as granite. Wipe the counter down on a regular basis with water and a soft cloth. Dry them thoroughly after you are done. There are also special marble cleaning products on the market these days, and you can use one of them if you choose to. Just be sure to test a small and inconspicuous area on your bathroom vanity before using it on the rest of the countertop.

Would you like more information on how to get a new bathroom vanity in your Brooklyn Park home? Call Minneapolis Granite at 612-822-3135, or you can contact us for a Free Estimate.