How to Protect Marble and Granite from Stains and Scratches?

A person installs marble, granite, or quartz countertops with love to enhance the beauty. But what if the marble encounters daily spills leaving stains over it? if using cooktops made with marble or granite without protective measures. Like, Forks, knives, or other cutleries placed over the countertops without covers it will give long-term scratch memory to your cooktop. Don’t rush in managing the kitchen or while cooking. Few stains can hit the countertops. But make sure, with proper protection you can save the aesthetical look of custom kitchen countertops. How? Let’s read it in detail. 

Here is a very quick recipe to protect your countertops for a long. First, make a paste made with the baking soda and apply it on the Pakistan marble countertop. To fix the scratches apply this paste over it. And leave it for a few minutes. After that, take a soft damp cloth and rub it in a circular motion. Rub it until it is absorbed.

Second step: as you rub that part of the scratch, rinse off with water then Take a towel and wipe it off. As the area gets dry completely. You will see that the scratch will vanish after it.

You can also use the marble polishing powder, in a way to creates glist and shine this is the best way. Take a damp cloth and remove the scratches from the marble. This method will also help in removing scratches from the marble.

A professional might have to polish the marble if the scratches are deep.

What are the steps for removing stains from Granite Countertops?

Although many ways can help out in removing the stains from granite countertops. But the most powerful tips are listed here.

The top tips for removing stains from granite are as follow:

• Wipe, wipe, and wipe. Yes! It is the best tip to prevent the countertop from stains.
• Make homemade liquid-neutral PH cleaner and wash the countertop with it.
• Avoid using vinegar, lemon, or acidic solutions that could result in fading color and brightness.
• Use a soft cloth to clean the counter not rub it with steel wool. It can create scratches.
• Never use abrasive cleaning pads.
• It is so important to use the mates and trivets, and don’t put the heating pots over the counter.
• Cleaning urgently as water spills on it.
• Use a stone enhancer if your granite has a honed finish to keep up its brightness and shine of it.
• Hire professionals in case of losing shine. They will clean and polish the granite periodically.

Experts at SK Stones can guide and advice will help you out in maintaining the granite or marble countertops. A wide variety of granite in Pakistan is available at SK Stones. Visit our website for more details.

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