Advantages of Natural Granite

Any solid surface, when encountering high impact blows will harm it. Just as granite will be harmed too. If unsealed, granite can absorb stains such as oil, wine which can ultimately cause dark spots.

Most stains can be removed from granite counters. Even oil stains can usually be removed using a poultice or paste that will draw out the oil from the stone as long as cleaned immediately after spill.

Yes. Granite is heat resistant. It can withstand heat from anything short of a blowtorch or hot pans to burning liquids. It will not affect it under normal circumstances. You can comfortably take your pots and pans from the stove or oven and place them directly on the granite.

Customary cleaning of your countertops with mild soap and water is all that is generally required. Once a year, a re-application of penetrating sealer is recommended, which only takes about 15 minutes.