No matter what type of countertop you choose for your Minneapolis home, there are some practical steps that you and your family can take to keep your kitchen countertops looking like new.
Sealing Natural Stone
Natural stone countertops, including marble and granite, can be protected with the use of a sealant. As these natural stone countertops are porous, they absorb materials spilled on the surface, which contributes to staining and etching. Applying a thin layer of a special sealant covers these tiny holes, reducing the risk of any staining. This also helps to protect food preparation surfaces by eliminating places for bacteria to collect.
Quartz countertops contain between five and seven percent resin, which means all the holes between the pulverized quartz and aggregates are filled with the resin, creating a non-porous surface that does not require any additional sealant. Quartz is a popular choice in Minneapolis kitchen renovations and provides great colors and incredible durability.
Hot Things
Kitchen countertops are always at risk from hot pots and pans from the stove or the oven. No matter what type of countertop you have in the home, avoid putting any hot surface onto the countertop.
Abrasive Cleaners
Most materials used in the kitchen on the countertops are durable, but the use of highly abrasive scrubbers, steel wool, Brillo pads, or similar types of scouring pads will scratch and dull the surface.
Avoid any type of cleaners that contain scrubbing grit, and avoid the use of any acids, bleaches, or other harsh cleaning products. Be sure to use a neutral pH cleaner that is recommended by the manufacturer of your new kitchen countertops in Minneapolis.
