Daily kitchen countertop care - the 3-minute routine
Daily kitchen countertop care - the 3-minute routine
Kitchen countertops take the most abuse of any stone surface: heat, acids, oils, knives, and constant cleaning. A simple daily routine prevents 95% of all damage.
For: Anyone with stone kitchen worktops
After every meal: immediate wipe
Don't wait for "cleaning time". Wipe spills as they happen - especially lemon juice, wine, vinegar, and tomato sauce on marble or limestone.
Product: Lithofin MN Wash & Clean
Keep a small spray bottle and a microfibre cloth next to the hob. Two sprays, one wipe, done. Takes 10 seconds. This prevents 90% of all kitchen stone stains.
Every evening: the 3-minute wipe-down
Once the kitchen is done for the day, spray and wipe the entire counter surface. This removes the day's accumulated oils, coffee rings, and food residue.
Product: Lithofin MN Wash & Clean
Spray lightly across the full surface. Wipe with a clean microfibre cloth in one direction. Flip the cloth and make a second pass. Total time: 3 minutes.
Weekly: around the hob and sink
The hob surround and sink area need extra attention. Cooking splatter and water deposits build up fastest here.
Product: Lithofin MN Power-Clean
Dilute 1:20 for routine weekly cleaning of these zones. Apply, let sit 2 minutes, wipe with a damp cloth. Dry with a clean towel to prevent watermarks.
Every 6-12 months: seal check
Place a few drops of water on the countertop near the hob and near the sink. If they bead up and stay on the surface for 10 minutes, the sealer is good. If they darken the stone, it's time to reseal.
Product: Lithofin MN Stain-Stop
Clean the countertop thoroughly, let dry overnight, then apply one coat of Lithofin MN Stain-Stop. Wipe off excess after 15 minutes. Let cure 24 hours before heavy use.
Pro Tips
- Don't use dish soap on stone countertops - it builds up a dull film. Lithofin MN Wash & Clean is just as quick and leaves no residue
- Keep cutting boards at both ends of the counter so there's always one within reach
- Treat the backsplash too - cooking splatter hits the wall before the counter
- If you have marble countertops and make coffee daily, place a stone or slate coaster under the machine. Drips from espresso machines are the number one source of marble etch marks in kitchens
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