Homes
in Toronto Benefit from Granite Countertops
Although granite countertops will add
some expense to your kitchen or bathroom remodel project, there are few better
investments that will provide you with a substantial increase in the value of
your Toronto home. Within recent years, the popularity of granite countertops
has increased exponentially, becoming a selling feature for higher-end homes on
the market. As a result, if you decide to sell your home in Toronto, your
granite countertops can be factored into your asking price, which firmly
cements your granite as a long-term investment on which you'll eventually see a
return.
Maintain
Your investment!
One of the biggest benefits of granite
and granite slabs that is advertised is the ease with which it can be cared for
and maintained. This is not a benefit that is touted for no reason because
caring for your Toronto granite countertops couldn’t be simpler. It is
essential, however, that the cleaning is done properly. Otherwise, you will
notice, that your countertops lack the shine and luster they had when they were
first installed, and possibly even some staining.
Here’s
Why:
- Countertops that are not cleaned
properly can have a build-up of residue. This residue will continue to thicken
and dull the look of your countertop.
- Also, you may recall another sales
feature of granite, namely, its inability to crack or burn when exposed to
heat, like from the bottom of a hot pot, for example? Well, once you have this residue build-up on your
counter, you can kiss that feature goodbye! Although the granite itself will
not stain, the residue build up can easily be scorched, which will give the
appearance of staining.
Two
Simple Ways to Clean Your Granite
The two simple ways in which you can
ensure the shine of your granite year after year are:
- Regular Liquid Dishwashing Soap
- Dedicated Natural Stone Cleaner
When using the dish soap, you only need
a tiny amount mixed with water to clean up your counters. Wipe in circular
motions until they are clean. Make sure that you immediately wipe up the
counters with just warm water afterwards. Failure to rinse off any remaining
soap is what will cause the residue that will kill the luster of your granite
and leave it open to the appearance of staining.
When using the dedicated natural stone
cleaner method, you simply need to spray the cleaner on a soft dry cloth and
wipe the product into the counters. These types of dedicated cleaners contain
trace amounts of sealer, so that you are not only cleaning your counters, but
also adding protection.
There is something to be said about the
natural beauty of a granite countertop with its vast array of shades, colors
and textures that culminate into something sophisticated and eye catching,
which is why your Toronto Granite countertops were likely your first choice for
material when you were planning your upgrade. Keep your granite a thing of
beauty by regularly cleaning it with these two simple ways.