Care & Maintenance

Granite Care and Maintenance

Daily Cleaning:

Avoid abrasive cleaners such as Comet and Softscrub
Avoid concentrated cleaners such as grout cleaners, tub & tile cleaners, etc.
Do not use granite cleaner that also seals the granite
All-purpose cleaners or dish soap will work to clean your countertops on a daily basis
Oil and acidic items that are spilled on the countertops should be cleaned up immediately (blot the spill in order to avoid it spreading to other areas of the stone)

Sealing your Granite:

Make sure your surface is clean and dry
Pour sealer onto a dry rage and wipe down your countertops so that there is a thin layer of sealer covering all of the surface (a spray bottle may also be used to apply the sealer)
Wait 15-20 minutes for the sealer to soak into the stone
Take a dry cloth and wipe the excess sealer from the surface
Repeat steps 1-4
Re-seal your granite in 10-15 Years

Guidelines for Stain/Adhered Material Removal:

Marble Institute of America (MIA) is the best source of information on granite and other natural stone products. We highly suggest using their website as a source for learning how to properly handle stains and other problems with your stone. Please use the link below to access MIA’s maintenance tips

https://www.stonesofnorthamerica.com/care/

The previous link is a source for resolving some of the more common issues with natural stone. If you need a more detailed and in-depth solution to resolving your problem with your stone please access the following PDF. One of the most common and most successful methods of removing a stain is using a poultice. The following link explains the process on how to make and use a poultice on your granite or other natural stone product.

http://www.buildingstoneinstitute.org/images/pdfs/commercial_care_clean.pdf

Quartz Care and Maintenance

Daily Cleaning:

Never use bleach and abrasive powders or scrubs like Comet, Soft Scrub, etc.
Avoid concentrated cleaners such as grout cleaners, tub & tile cleaners, etc.
All-purpose cleaners or dish soap will work to clean your countertops on a daily basis
If your quartz countertop is exposed to any oils or powders that may leave residual, rinse immediately with clean water to neutralize the effect

Quartz is none porous so it does not need to be sealed

Guidelines for Stain/Adhered Material Removal

Quartz countertops are very durable but can still be affected and damaged by a variety of things. If you have any problems with stains or abrasive materials on your countertop then please go to this link which will give you an in-depth explanation on how to address the specific problem you are having with your quartz countertop (this manual was designed by Caesarstone quartz but applies to all quartz products)

https://www.caesarstone.ca/media/45096/cs-cm-eng-2017.pdf

Information on Care and Maintenance of Quartz By Brand

Information on Care of Solera Sinks

Bedrock Granite & Tile has been family owned and operated since 1988. With years of experience, the staff of Bedrock granite offers a plethora of knowledge and expertise in the design, fabrication, and installation of your countertops. We take great pride in offering customers one of the area’s largest showrooms, located conveniently in Slinger on HWY 60 between HWY 41 and HWY 45. Our professional sales staff will assist you in finding the perfect countertop for your project. Our goal at Bedrock granite is to offer a superior service that creates a fun and exciting experience from the second you walk into our showroom until the day the countertops are installed. We work with both residential and commercial projects but offer the same great service no matter what your project may be. Visit our showroom and experience the great service that Bedrock granite has to offer. We won’t take you for granite!