Granite Kitchen countertop - Complete Care Guide
Granite Kitchen countertop - Complete Care Guide
From installation to daily maintenance: everything you need to know
Initial Care (After Installation)
When: Within 1 week of installation
- Clean with Lithofin MN Power-Clean diluted 1:5 to remove installation residues
- Allow to dry completely
- Apply Lithofin MN Stain-Stop for premium protection
- Remove excess after 10-15 minutes
- Allow 24 hours to cure
Products needed: Lithofin MN Power-Clean, Lithofin MN Stain-Stop
Daily Maintenance
Frequency: Daily
- Spray Lithofin MN Easy-Clean and wipe with soft cloth
- Clean up spills promptly (granite is resistant but not immune to staining)
- For larger areas, mop with MN Wash & Clean diluted in water
Products: Lithofin MN Easy-Clean, Lithofin MN Wash & Clean
Do NOT:
- Avoid leaving acidic foods on surface for long periods (granite is acid-resistant but not stain-proof)
- Do not use abrasive powdered cleaners
- Avoid generic supermarket kitchen sprays that may leave residue
Periodic Deep Cleaning
Frequency: Every 3-6 months
- Apply Lithofin MN Power-Clean diluted 1:5
- Leave 5-10 minutes
- Scrub with soft brush or sponge
- Rinse with clean water, dry
Products: Lithofin MN Power-Clean
Protection & Sealing
Re-seal every: Every 3-5 years (granite is denser and retains sealer longer)
- Water drop test: if water beads, protection is still active
- If water absorbs: deep clean, dry completely, re-apply Lithofin MN Stain-Stop
Products: Lithofin MN Stain-Stop
Troubleshooting
Oil stain (rare on sealed granite)
Lithofin OIL-EX poultice method. Granite is dense so stains are typically shallow - one application usually sufficient.
Hard water spots
Lithofin KF Ceramic-Clean (granite is acid-resistant). Apply, leave 5 min, rinse.
Dull appearance despite cleaning
Residue build-up from wrong cleaners. Deep clean with MN Power-Clean undiluted, then re-seal with MN Stain-Stop.
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