Installing granite countertops is a great way to increase the aesthetic appeal and value of your home. From the kitchen to the bathrooms to the bar, granite instantly improves a room’s appeal. Of course, if you’re going to invest in installing said countertops, you need to be prepared for cleaning granite countertops. A quick Google […]
Green Ways to Clean Granite Countertops
There are a lot of reasons to avoid using mass-produced, chemical-based cleaning products on your granite countertops. Chief among them are the health consequences, the negative impact they have on the environment and the damage they can do to your countertops. Cleaning products are marketed as marvels of modern engineering. However, household cleaning products can have […]
How to Remove Stains from Granite Countertops
Stains happen — wine spills, water leaks and olive oil makes its way from the measuring spoon to your granite countertops. If you’re lucky enough to notice, you can quickly wipe up the spill and prevent a stain. But if you don’t notice, if the foreign substance remains on the granite for more than 20 or […]
Marble Cleaning Do’s and Don’ts
If you’re lucky enough to have marble countertops in your home, you’re going to want to know exactly how to clean and maintain them. Marble, that magnificent, soft, all-natural stone that is known for its stunning aesthetics, requires a particular type of cleaning and care—one that isn’t too difficult or too time consuming but is […]
How To Prep Your Granite Hearth for Winter
Winter is the season of celebration. Holidays fill the calendar, friends and families fill your living room, and many of your days will be filled by trying to make sure your home is in top-notch shape. That includes making sure your granite remnant hearth is properly prepared. A hearth made from granite remnant is more […]