What Is The Best Granite Sealing Schedule For Ultimate Longevity?

Sealing Your Granite Countertops To Keep Them Protected

Granite is a popular choice for countertops because it is beautiful and durable. It has a sophisticated look, but it is also relatively low-maintenance. Granite won’t easily crack, burn, or discolor. It can take a lot of wear and tear, and it can be exposed to a lot of water, without being damaged.
However, as any Arizona natural stone cleaning professional will tell you, granite is not indestructible. You need to use the right natural stone cleaners on it, and you need to seal it on a regular schedule to keep it protected.

How Often Should You Seal Granite?

Generally, you should plan to have your granite sealed once a year. Doing so will protect it against stains and damage from excessive moisture exposure or excessive heat. It will protect the color and the integrity of the granite, helping it to last longer and saving you on professional natural stone restoration.

If you cook every day, or you have a lot of traffic in the kitchen for other reasons, you may want to consider sealing your granite more frequently. Sealing twice a year should be sufficient, but if you have high activity in your kitchen, you may need to seal the counters every season. Talk to the natural stone restoration experts about what’s best for your kitchen based on your activity levels.

How Granite Color Impacts Your Sealing Schedule

It may not occur to you that the color of your granite could impact its maintenance needs, but it can. Darker granite is more dense, which means that it is not as porous and not as prone to discoloration or other damage from liquids. Granite that is black, dark gray, dark brown, and other dark colors will not need to be sealed as frequently because it will not be as vulnerable to damage.
Talk to your natural stone experts to learn the exact sealing schedule for your granite, based on its color.

Preventing Damage To Your Granite Countertops

In addition to sealing your granite countertops, there are other things you can do to protect your stone. You should always use specifically formulated natural stone cleaners to clean your granite. Never use harsh cleaners like bleach, ammonia, or anything that contains “scrubbing” materials. You could scratch or discolor the granite, or you could weaken the sealant.

Though granite is resistant to heat damage or to damage from liquids, it is not impervious to these things. You still need to keep hot items off your countertops. Always use a trivet or pot holder for hot pots and pans, if you must put them on the countertops. Be sure to clean up any spills promptly, particularly if they are colored liquids like red wine or coffee. Always follow up cleaning spills by using natural stone cleaners to take up any residue that might be left behind. These simple steps will go a long way to protect your granite countertops, as well as to protect the integrity of the sealant.

If you fall behind on your granite sealing and your countertops start to look a little worse for wear, call the natural stone cleaning experts in Arizona to perform a professional cleaning. The professionals have strong cleaners and tools to lift out stains without harming the stone. If your countertops have suffered any damage, the professionals can perform natural stone restoration to make your granite look great again. The experts can repair burns, chips, cracks, and other damage. Before you start thinking about replacing your granite countertops, call the experts to find out if natural stone restoration is possible first.

Contact Arizona’s Leading Natural Stone Cleaning Company!

Call the experts at Arizona Stone Care for natural stone cleaning or restoration. We offer cleaning, polishing, sealing, restoration, and repair for all types of stone surfaces and tile, including granite, travertine, marble, limestone, and flagstone. Our processes can lift out years of staining, and we can restore the beauty of your stone. We can also seal and polish your stone to protect it against damage and lengthen its lifespan. We serve clients throughout the Phoenix area, including Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek, and Ahwutukee. Contact us in Phoenix today to schedule your natural stone cleaning or restoration, or to learn more about our services.