Granite is one of the most popular materials that is equally successfully used in the exterior decoration of buildings and in the internal arrangement of interiors. Due to its excellent operational qualities, the stone is indispensable in the creation of monuments, different working surfaces, floors, stairs. The fact is that in addition to outstanding technical characteristics, this natural material also has a significant aesthetic value – all thanks to the rich variety of colors and the presence of an opportunity by special processing to achieve the necessary textures of surfaces.
If your house is installed, for example, window sills from granite, then you know firsthand about all the advantages listed above. Another thing is that this material has the ability to dull, scratch, get dirty. To return the surface an attractive appearance, it needs to be cleaned well and polished. Wipe the stone thoroughly with a rag for removing “dry” pollution, then remove the fat spots, if, of course, they are (not too caustic detergent and ordinary sponge).
Specialized stores sell cleaners for granite, most often in the form of aerosol cans. Be sure to read the instructions for the material and follow it. As a rule, the spray is evenly sprayed on the surface and rubs with a dry soft piece of matter. You may have to wait for some time so that the product is absorbed into the surface.
To polish the edges of the stone surface, use the grinding disk. First, clean the edges with a damp cloth, and then take a grinding skin with small grain and continue the grinding process until the effect of the uniformity of the structure of the edges. Repeat several times using a skin with smaller grain, until you get the required result. Wash the edges of the stone, wipe them with a rag, let it dry well, apply a grinding paste with a special cleaning tool for this type of natural stone – and your countertop from granite is again like a new.
Natural stone is a unique combination of practicality and style in your house. Environmentally friendly material creates a unique atmosphere of comfort and comfort. And although with a course of a polished stone it loses its original shine, but most importantly, it is fixable.
