5 Things To Avoid Doing On Your Countertops

Building that beautiful kitchen or bathroom with your favorite countertop requires a huge investment of time and money.

But after getting it done, we often start to neglect taking care of it. Although countertops are not fragile they can get easily stained or their colors may fade away.

If you want them to last for ages, here are few things to take care of -

5 Things To Avoid Doing On Countertops

1. Storing Acidic Things On A Countertop

Things that are acidic in nature, like Vinegar, soft drinks, and personal products like perfume, lotion, and soaps if spilled on a countertop may damage the seal. And the countertop might stain.

Always keep these items on a storage board to avoid any direct contact between the acidic product and the countertop.

Marble and granite countertops being porous, are affected worst.

2. Storing Excessive Weight

Countertops are hard substances. But that doesn’t mean that they are indestructible. Storing excessive weight on countertop puts extra pressure. And placing those heavy objects near unsupported edges or joints can cause cracks, ruptures, and fractures.

And because of that, you might end up paying a lot more than required. 

3. Cleaning It The Wrong Way

Abrasive cleaner or any cleaner with an acidic substance present will often remove protective sealants or coatings. They damage the countertop instead of cleaning.

And after those sealants and coatings are removed, the countertop will start to stain easily. Bacteria and viruses will start to get accumulated.

Thus, always use cleaners specially designed to clean your specific type of countertop, and, avoid scrubbing pads at all cost.

4. Cutting On Countertops

Not all countertop materials are scratch-resistant. But even if they are, like quartz, cutting vegetables and other stuff on kitchen countertops should be avoided at all costs.

Use a cutting board instead. Sharp knives will most likely scratch your beautiful countertop.

5. Dropping Heavy Materials

If something heavy like a cast iron pot is dropped on a countertop, you’re bound to see some cracks. 

Your countertop can last for more than 50 years and yet look as beautiful as today if maintained right.

Thus, if possible, avoid storing heavy things on a countertop. But if it really has to be done, use protective materials like coasters, cutting boards, and trivets for storing such things on a countertop. 

Conclusion

Following these methods will definitely help you protect the countertop. And if you’re planning to buy some stunning countertops in long beach township, Aphrodite Marble & Granite Co. is your best bet.

They will not only provide you with some stunning options but will also help you protect it after they are being installed.

Just give a call to 609-693-4450 and they’ll be more than willing to help you.