Learning Links—07/09/07
In our showroom, the question, “Will my granite countertops stain?,” comes up on occassion. Staining of granite countertops is rare because of the hardness of the material. There are instances however, where it can occur. (e.g. When a consumer leaves a bottle of cooking oil on their granite countertop for several days that is leaking and has chosen a more porous stone.)
Over the years, we have taken a few calls similar to this. The customer is usually in a panic and isn’t quite sure what to do. Our response is always, there is no need to panic. Most stains are removeable. The key is to find out what caused the stain and go from there.
If you would like some more information on how to remove some specific stains, please check out the following links, including one from the MIA, Marble Institute of America, or give us a call. We’d be happy to assist you.
http://www.marble-institute.com/consumerresources/stains.cfm
http://www.nsraweb.com/articles-30/removing-tomato-sauce-stain-marble-granite-6221.html
http://www.nsraweb.com/articles-30/removing-candy-stain-marble-granite-6220.html
Thanks for reading!
Barb
Posted in Granite, Learning Links on July 9th, 2007 by Barb | |
on October 6th, 2007 at 6:47 am
Very nice reading.
I would like to offer you one more link that has the stain chart. http://www.nsraweb.com/articles-30/stain-chart-2584.html
Keep up the good work, we need more people like you to help save the natural stone industry.
on October 8th, 2007 at 9:59 am
Thanks for the positive comments.