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Daily Countertop Care
Daily clean up with soap and water is sufficient.  Clean up any spills as they occur. Do not use harsh cleaning products.  The Lusto care products are a nice compliment to soap and water clean up and will keep your stone looking its best. 

How and When to Seal a Granite Countertop
There is an ongoing debate within the stone industry regarding if and when to seal a granite countertop.  There are those who say that all stone needs to be sealed and others who say that only some very porous stones need sealing.  The best way to find out is to perform a simple absorbency test as follows:  Place about a teaspoon of water on the stone surface and allow it to sit for one to two minutes.  If the stone becomes dark under the water, which indicates that it is absorbent, then the stone will need to be sealed.   

Step One
Purchase a sealer that is made for granite countertops. Your local hardware store should carry various sealants for granite countertops.  We recommend using a Penetrating Sealer and have a brand called Hydrex available for $15.

Step Two
Remove all items from your countertops and clean them with a stone cleaner or Acetone. Dry the area with a clean dry towel.  If your stone around the sink and faucet is cloudy from soap or mineral buildup, buff that area with a “0000” steel wool.  This will not scratch your stone and should restore the shine.

Step Three
Sprinkle the sealer directly on the countertop and using a clean cloth, spread evenly across the entire surface.  Allow the applied sealer to dry for three or four minutes.

Step Four
Wait until it is almost dry and apply another sealer coat onto the granite. Rub the sealer into the granite with a clean cloth.

Step Five
Allow the sealer to dry. Depending on the sealer brand you use, drying time could take as long as three to four hours.

Step Six
Buff the countertop with a soft, dry cloth.