You spent a significant amount of money renovating your kitchen. You might have sat down with a designer and gone through all of your options. You probably went over many different types of appliances and decided to choose stainless steel, black appliances, or some other type because it was going to go best with the cabinets you chose. You had a variety of options when it came to your countertops as well and you decided that granite was the right thing to do.
Granite is an incredible countertop for most kitchens, but it needs to be taken care of properly. Even though it is stone, granite is still porous, which means it absorbs oils, water, juice, and other liquids. When that happens, it can be difficult to get clean.
While you may be focused on taking care of the cleanliness in your home by vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, and doing all of those other necessities, it’s also crucial to pay attention to proper care for your granite countertops. Here are three reasons why.
Reason #1: If you have an open layout, the kitchen is still front and center.
If you have an open layout home, it usually means your kitchen is open, leading to the dining area and living room space. That means people can see the kitchen, including those countertops. If you don’t take care of your granite countertops they will begin to develop a haze and a worn-out appearance. That can actually impact the rest of your home as well.
Reason #2: When you care for one area of your house well, it will inspire you to do the same elsewhere.
You may have carpeting the has been in your home for five years or more. You may just run a vacuum cleaner over it once a week and consider that enough. However, when you begin paying more attention to details in another room in the house, such as your kitchen, it will generally inspire you to focus on cleanliness elsewhere.
Reason #3: Granite is an incredible investment.
When you did this kitchen renovation, you made an investment in your home. The same holds true when it comes to your carpeting. When you realize that keeping your granite countertops clean and in good shape is just as important as taking care of brand new carpeting.
