Granite (predominantly used for kitchen bench tops) is usually found with a crystalline structure, which often indicates some degree of porosity.

This is often only measured in fractions of one per cent, but can be of concern to some people because absorbed liquids tend to darken the appearance of many types of granite. Clean water is not the problem. It can be absorbed, and will eventually evaporate without a trace. We strongly recommend that oils and other corrosive agents are not left on the granite kitchen top for more than a few minutes maximum half an hour. Always wipe down your granite top with a clean rag (moistened with water, not soap or washing detergents) to eliminate any chances of staining. Even though your granite top has been sealed, when products such as oils are left on the granite for an extended period of time the oil will bypass the sealer and enter into the granite.

For the cleaning of your granite kitchen top, we advise that NO products such as domestos, Ajax, or any other product containing bleach, ammonia, or lemon juice (citric acids) are to be used on the granite or marble. What is conventionally used as a household or commercial cleaner is not generally manufactured keeping natural stones characteristics or requirements in mind and therefore should not be used on your stone tops. The best product to use is Pure Methylated Spirits and or a mix of 50% methylated spirit & 50% water. There are other specific cleaning products on sale to be purchased through our office.