Granite Care
Granite is extremely hard, heat and scratch resistant, however, you should use caution when cutting directly on or applying high temperatures to the surface. Granite holds heat which could cause injury. Cutting directly on the granite surface will damage cutlery and is not recommended. Do not stand, sit, or lean heavily around sinks, cook tops, or weak areas within your counter top. Avoid dropping anything heavy directly on the counter top or banging stoves, fridges, and or chairs against the edges. Granite is one of the most durable products known but is not indestructible.
Make sure standing water around the faucet, soap dispenser, and or filtration systems, is removed immediately. Inspect seals regularly and tighten fixtures as necessary to prevent water from swelling the wooden sub-base underneath the granite.
Daily Care:
Daily care is as easy as cleaning with water and a clear mild dishwashing liquid. Blot up spills immediately verses wiping, rinse clean, and dry with a soft cloth.
To reduce grease buildup on your countertop, mix 500ml – 1L water with 1 – 2 teaspoons of clear mild dishwashing liquid, and 3 – 4 tablespoons of white vinegar into a common house hold spray bottle. Do not use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or any heavy-acidic cleaning materials on your granite counter top. These include concentrated vinegar, ammonia, orange, lemon, degreasers, and or bleach base cleaners. If needed use a synthetic scrubbing pad or razor blade to remove hard deposits on your granite counter.
With the proper care, your granite surface will stay new-looking for many years to come. Should you notice a mark on your counter top the chart below has been prepared to assist:
How to remove marks on Granite Countertops:
| Marks | Treatment | How to Use |
| Most Marks | 1 cup flour, 1-2 T mild dishwashing soap, create a thick paste by mixing with water. | Apply to mark, cover overnight with plastic wrap, in the morning scrape mixture with a wooden utensil and rinse. |
| Oil Marks | 1 cup flour, 1-2 T mild hydrogen peroxide, form a thick paste by mixing with water. | Apply to mark, cover overnight with plastic wrap, in the morning scrape mixture with wooden utensil and rinse. |
| Organic Marks | Combine 12 percent hydrogen peroxide with 2-3 drops of ammonia. | This should help to remove marks like coffee and tea. |
| Ink Marks | Dark granites use lacquer thinner or acetone. Light granites use Hydrogen peroxide |
Apply to mark. |
| Rust | Muriatic Acid | Apply to mark. |
| Wine | Make a mixture of molding plaster and bleach until it becomes a paste. | Apply to mark for 30 minutes, remove and rinse. |
SEALERS & RESEALING:
CRS Granite counter tops are sealed during the installation process with two types of sealers. First is a penetrating sealer that is designed to protect the structure of natural stone. It is applied to prevent oil or debris from absorbing into the natural pores of the stone. Second is topcoat sealer which is used to remove excess film and to enhance the natural colour of the stone.
Because our granite is 3/8” thick counter tops do not need to be resealed as often as ¾” (Once a year) or 1 ¼” (Every 6 months). We recommend resealing once every two years, or as needed, depending on the evaporation conditions within the home, and or how often the counter is used. To determine if your stone needs to be resealed, simply place a small pool of water onto varies sections of the counter top and let stand for a half hour. If the stone darkens the counter should be resealed by trained professional.
Contact CRS Customer Care at 1-877-648-7997 or e-mail service@crsremodeling.ca
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We are not only committed to you, we are also committed to the environment. Our patented process removes only 1/3 of the natural material from the earth compared to traditional thicker granite, and contains no artificial resin mix as found in engineered products.
