With just a little extra care, your stone countertops should look beautiful for years of dinners and family gatherings. You’ve invested in quality stone surfaces in your home; so invest some time into protecting them.
There are three basic ways to care for your stone counters and vanities: protection, maintenance, and repairs.
Protection: Some stone types should be sealed upon installation. Ask your fabricator about the porosity of your stone, and what type of sealer (if any) they typically recommend. Engineered materials may not require sealer at all.
Maintenance: Do some research, and find out what types of cleaning solution are recommended for your specific stone. And as always, partner with your fabricator to fully understand how susceptible your particular stone is to staining, as not all granites or marbles behave in exactly the same way. With any stone, it’s essential to clean up spills quickly to avoid the risk of staining.
Repairs: Even with the best care, chips and stains do happen. If basic cleaning doesn’t resolve the issue, contact a trusted stone fabricator to take a look at the blemish. Any qualified stone professional will be able to advise you on how the issue should be repaired.
Take a look at our guidelines below for detailed care and maintenance of specific stone types.
Granite is one of the most all-around durable stones. 
Marble is a soft stone and is more vulnerable to etching. This means homeowners should be careful about protecting their marble surfaces from acidic liquids. Be sure to use mild cleaners that don’t have any citrus or harsh ingredients that could harm your marble.
Quartzite is a natural stone that rivals granite in its hardness and durability.
Made of quartz and binding resins, engineered quartz is durable, easy to care for, and available in a wide array of colors.
