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CARE & MAINTENANCE

Granite Countertops

Routine care


It is recommended that you clean your granite countertops with both mild soap (diluted Palmolive, Ivory, and etc.) and water or a cleaner specifically made for stone surfaces. Do not use a windex/glass cleaner. Granite is a natural product and we recommend not using much chemical on the surface. Granite does not harbor bacteria and is the second cleanest material next to stainless steel.


Sealing


Our installer will clean and seal all surfaces after installation. Sometimes the granite does not look shinny right after the sealing. It might take couple weeks before it will shine up again. In the meantime, wipe the surface with a wet cloth (just water). It is recommended that you re-seal the granite at least once a year.


Staining


Granite is highly stain resistant; however, it is recommended that you wipe such substances off such as oil, grease, and juices in a timely manner. Otherwise, those substances may darken your granite.


Heat Resistance


Pots and pans taken directly from your oven or stove top can be placed directly onto granite. Burning or marring will not occur.


Scratching


Under normal use of kitchen granite countertop, the granite should not scratch. We do not recommend cutting on the granite. Please use a regular cutting board.

Engineering Countertops

Caution


  • Do not apply any sealer.
  • Do not use abrasive scrubs.
  • Do not use products containing oils or powders because they leave residue.
  • Do not use knives directly on the quartz surface. Always use a cutting board.
  • Do not place hot pots, pans, or electric skillet directly on the quartz surface. Always use trivets or hot pads. Extreme heat may cause thermal shock and crack the surface in long term.
  • Engineer Stone or Quartz is only for interior applications.
  • Engineer Stone and Quartz are stain resistance but not stain proof.  Certain food color can discolor the quartz, especially white quartz

Cabinets

Upon Installation


Use a new clean damp (slightly wet) cloth to clean the surface and dry immediately with another new clean cloth. We recommend using Murphy oil soap to clean the cabinet door surface. Or you may go to Home Depot or any hardware store to buy any commercial cleaning polish. Make sure the polish does not contain silicone, petroleum or wax and follow manufacturing application for the cabinet. As for the interior of the cabinet, wipe with another clean cloth and dry immediately.


Routine Care


To keep the cabinet in the best shape and beauty, weekly or monthly cleaning is necessary. For regular cleaning, you could use a damp (slightly wet) cloth. To remove oil, grease, food residue or spills, we recommend using Murphy oil soap. Make sure you use a separate cloth for cabinet cleaning. Do not use your dishcloth or other kitchen cleaning cloth because remnants (left over) from the dirty cloth such as detergents and grease can have a harmful effect on natural wood finish.


Avoid Exposure to Harsh Cleaners


DO NOT USE any cleaning product which contains bleach, ammonia, citrus products (including orange and lemon), organic solvents, harsh detergents or cleansers or self polishing waxes. Harsh cleaners can damage the finish of your cabinetry.


Wipe Spills Promptly


Many substances become difficult to remove and may stain or cause other damage upon prolonged contact. If a spill occurs, wipe it promptly with a damp cloth or sponge and dry the surface immediately. Use a blotting action rather than a wiping action to remove the substance.


Avoid excessive moisture and extremes hot temperature


Extreme in hot temperature and humidity can cause natural wood to contract and expand. No draping dishtowels over the sink base door or steaming coffee or rice maker onto the cabinet surface.Especially living in Arizona, we experience extreme hot and dry temperature. Make sure the kitchen cabinet and vanity are installed for indoor use. Keep the cabinet in room temperature all year long. Minor swelling or warping will happen in the natural wood on the raised door panel. Shelves and framing will also experience the dry temperature effect. Make sure using a damp (slightly wet) cloth to clean the cabinet on a weekly or monthly basis.


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