A perfect granite countertop setup should last in the household for generations, as a justification of its costly price. Each slab is unique as it has its own composition and owners should ask the supplier to provide the maintenance manual. Strict maintenance should increase the lifespan and charm of this ostentatious product.

A honed finish is fascinating to the eyes but is not practical for daily use unless your house you want your house to feature in MTV cribs or you do not plan to invite guests for dinner.
Better to settle for a polished finish instead as it is easier to maintain. Just imagine the difference in driving a Ferrari car and a Toyota car.

Although granite is physically tough, the other minerals do not share the same attributes as it and they are breakable. Do not haul anything across the stone as a measure to preserve the surface.

Scratches enable stains to smear the otherwise shining surface.

Regular polishing using penetrating sealant every year should maintain its charm and beauty. Remember to use diamond polishing tools for a glossy shine. Any marks left on the countertop can be scrubbed off using fine steel wool. Any sticky substance can be scraped off using credit card or single sided razor blade. Fine steel wool can polish out the small marks made during the removal. Consult professional help if the granite is chipped or cracked.

Granite is indeed a Wonder Woman in the kitchen embodying its strength and beauty. Give it some love and it stays till death do us apart.

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