Care and Maintenance
Important Care and Maintenance Instructions
Prevention is really the best cure for protecting your new stone benchtop.
DO NOT sit or stand on your benchtops.
DO NOT place extremely hot items onto your benchtops. Keep your benchtops clean.
Engineered Stone
Care and Maintenance
- Engineered Stone is resistant to stains and does not require sealing.
- Engineeered Stone brands offer a 10 year Product Warranty
- All food stuffs and toiletry spills should be wiped up as soon as possible.
- Daily clean with warm soapy water and a damp cloth.
- For a streak free finish, complete with Methylated Spirits.
- For stubborn stains use a cream cleanser such as Caesarstone Brand Cream Cleanser. (Note: Ensure you read the directions thoroughly before using this abrasive cleaning product).
Granite
Your stone will be factory sealed using Dry Treat Stain-Proof. If requested, we can arrange for a secondary treatment after installation which provides a 15 year Guarantee against staining.
Granite Care and Maintenance
- All food stuffs and toiletry spills should be wiped up as soon as possible.
- Daily clean with warm soapy water and a damp cloth.
- For a streak free finish, complete with Methylated Spirits or Rejuvenator Cleaner available from The Marble Man.
- We recommend Rejuvenator Cleaner, which is compatible with our sealer and will not affect any Guarantees.
- Do not use abrasive cleaners such as Ajax or Jif.
- Always test a new cleaning product on a small area (out of sight) for any etching and/or discolouration.
Marble, Limestone, Onyx, Dolomite & Travertine
A honed (matte) finish is recommended, and is less susceptible to scratching and etching. Your stone will be factory sealed using Dry Treat Stain-Proof. If requested, we can arrange for a secondary treatment after installation, providing a 15 year Guarantee against staining.
Marble, Limestone, Onyx, Dolomite & Travertine Care and Maintenance
- All food stuffs and toiletry spills should be wiped up immediately.
- Only use a PH neutral based cleaner for all cleaning applications such as Methylated Spirits or Rejuvenator Cleaner available from The Marble Man.
- We recommend Rejuvenator Cleaner, which is compatible with our sealer and will not affect any Guarantees.
- Do not use abrasive cleaners such as Ajax or Jif.
- Always test a new cleaning product on a small area (out of sight) for any etching and/or discolouration.
- Extreme care should be taken with these soft stones as they will etch quickly from acidic liquids.
- Even after sealing, the stone will chemically react with acidic liquids such as wine, fruit juice, cola, fruit, beetroot etc. The result can be a noticeable discolouration and a dull etched surface.
- Be very careful when using lemon juice, vinegar or other acidic and alkali products on your marble top.
- Hairspray, perfumes, toothpaste, mouth wash, soap and nail polish remover can all etch vanity tops.
- Please use a tray or container plate to hold your toiletries.