Step 1 “Cleaning Granite” – Cleaning is the first and most important step in caring for Granite and Quartz. Make sure to use a granite cleaner that is both safe to not damage your stone as well as one that will actually remove the oils that get trapped in the pores. Additionally, your cleaner should not leave a residue. Marblelife’s cleaner is not the only product that is safe and effective. It’s just that over 25 years of worldwide service of natural stone, this is the best we have experienced and what we use.
Step 2 “Sealing Granite” – Sealing your granite or quartz is the second and next most important step in caring for your granite and quartz. Sealing your granite or quartz provides both protection against stains and helps make step one cleaning easier for you. Since harmful oils and some substances can stain your beautiful stone, it is important to use a very high quality sealer.
A high quality granite countertop sealer should help keep out damaging oils and substances that would otherwise stain your beautiful countertop or vanity top. By applying a granite sealer you also help make daily cleaning quicker and easier. Sealing your granite or quartz should be done in most cases annually and in high use / high traffic areas, maybe twice a year. Marblelife Granite Countertop Sealer is an extremely high quality sealer that makes sealing your countertop affordable, quick and easy.
Step 3 “Polishing Granite” – This step is not actually polishing granite since this would actually take the use of professional honing pads and a professional’s experience. The best part is that in the majority of cases that someone insist that their granite needs to be polished, it only needed to have the residue removed. This can easily be done by you with Marblelife Granite & Quartz Countertop Cleaner and by following the direction below.
After cleaning and sealing granite the only remaining step may be applying a gloss conditioner such as Marblelife’s Granite Countertop Gloss Conditioner. The truth is that a good portion of granite and quartz will not take a gloss conditioner or “polish”. The best way to see if your granite will take a gloss conditioner is to try one like Marblelife’s to see if you get a noticeable improvement. If you do than simply as often or as seldom as you prefer to add that richer wetter look. If there is no noticeable difference, then you can save yourself the trouble of trying different products because your granite is too dense to accept anything safe that would enhance its appearance.
Repairing Granite or Quartz – You can now see that caring for your granite or quartz is simple yet care must be taken to use the right products and procedures to ensure its best appearance. Should your stone have cracks, scratches, other damage or require any service beyond that described above, it is recommended that you contact your local Marblelife Service Professional for the best care possible.
Granite & Quartz Cleaners should be formulated wax and oil-free, or else they will suffer build-up over time. In which case, a professional service such as which MARBLELIFE offers, is needed to chemically clean and remove these deposits. MARBLELIFE’s Granite & Quartz cleaners are formulated to be oil and wax-free for these reasons. Our cleaners remove oil and fatty deposits effectively and quickly to allow your granite’s natural beauty to shine forth. Be sure to seal your granite every 2 years to avoid potential staining. Once stained, removal is expensive and is NOT guaranteed, hence the best defense is to maintain your granite’s seal. Never wash your counters with acidic cleaners such as vinegar, as acids will damage traditional granite sealers and reduce your counter’s stain resistance. Similarly, acidic spills or food preparation interactions can impact sealers locally. Reseal periodically to ensure consistent stain resistance protection.
DO YOU NEED SERVICE? Granite dull, chipped or cracked? In desperate need of repair? MARBLELIFE can restore your granite to its former glory. For more information on our services visit us at www.MARBLELIFE.com or CALL USA: (844) 368-7216 /Canada: (888) 311-5109and speak to a representative from your local office
That is a very common question to which the answer is – YES.
Here is the answer why.
Granite and quartz are porous, which means that they have very small holes which “stuff” settles into. Some stuff like vegetable oil or flower can settle into the pores and can be removed quite easily with a high quality cleaner like MARBLELIFE Granite & Quartz Countertop Cleaner. However other stuff like coffee, red wine, makeup, red sports drink, bar-b-Que sauce and alike can stain granite and quartz. Some stains can be very difficult to remove while others more easily. Some granite is denser and less likely to stain while others are more porous and therefore more likely to stain. Stains are more noticeable on lighter granite making it even more important to seal. A gray or darkening stain might be mildly annoying on a dark gray or black granite but standout horribly on a light or white granite. The lighter the granite the more likely a stain is going to STAND OUT.
Some granite may have been sealed from the fabricator that cut and polished it. The installer may have applied a sealer or the previous homeowner. What sealer was used? Was it applied properly? What stage of wearing off is the sealer in? How susceptible is your granite to stains? These are at times difficult if not impossible questions to answer. As most penetrating sealers on the market are susceptible to being removed by acids, acidic spills involving vinegar, lemon juice, most drinks, sodas can all damage or remove the original seal.
MARBELIFE understands how quickly this can happen, as we use acid washes to remove seals before re-applying grout seals. People are shocked to learn it can be done in a single application. The issue is that you cannot see it, by design, you see the result of its presence of lack there of. If sealed, you just have to clean what is ON the surface. If not sealed, cleaning becomes more difficult. Imagine trying to clean the bottom of a test tube with your kitchen sponge and cloth? Very difficult. Better to seal the pore in the stone and just have to keep the top clean – much easier.
For this reason it is recommended across the board to apply a sealer to your granite or quartz. It’s not expensive, it’s easy and it may save you a difficult, frustrating and even costly process of removing a stain.
An added benefit to sealing your granite is that it makes cleaning your granite easier and quicker. Sealing granite and quartz also helps reduce the amount of bacteria that gets trapped in the pores leading to a healthier and better smelling home.
How Granite Sealers work is that they should place a safe, transparent substance into the open pores of the granite or quartz making it more difficult for dangerous substances to find their way into the pores. Even very high quality granite sealers wear off over time as they should. Sealers should be applied annually and in high wear or traffic areas twice a year is recommended. Some sealers boast of a many year warranty. This is of no real value, as all sealers wear off and in various rates, largely dependent on use and traffic. Additionally the use of a high quality granite cleaner should, little by little pull off the sealer. This is the healthiest care for your granite. Therefore do not buy into the long life warranty as it is of no additional value. We know because we are the professionals called to solve the problems after other products have failed.
MARBLELIFE Granite Countertop Sealer is a highest quality granite sealer designed to provide maximum protection while being safe for all types of granite and quartz. This small bottle of granite sealer is enough to do a large kitchen of granite counters. If your kitchen is extra large a second bottle may be a good idea, but in most cases one bottle is quite sufficient. Our sealer comes with a micro-mist spray to help you not use too much in the application process. You will also enjoy that our granite sealer is low odor so that you are not overwhelmed with fumes like other sealers.
For additional important information on caring for your granite countertops or quartz see the page for Granite & Quartz Countertop Cleaner. Below are listed some benefits of this product:
100% Guaranteed by MARBLELIFE the World’s Leader in Stone Care
MARBLELIFE is the world’s leader in repairing and maintaining natural stone. We place our over 25 years of experience behind the products we use and place our name on. MARBLELIFE is proud to offer a complete 100% satisfaction Guarantee Plus. If you are not happy with your MARBLELIFE Care Product for any reason you may contact us for a full refund. Plus were available, we can send a MARBLELIFE Service Professional to your home or business to help you resolve the problem.
Healthier For You & Safer for Granite and Quartz
Many products today that claim to be safe for use on granite are not. Granite is a resilient surface, but can be damaged by some acids, ammonia and other chemicals in popular cleaners which are also not good for you the one using it.
Using a product with heavy chemical fumes is not good for humans. We have made this sealer a low odor product for your health benefit. It does have a faint solvent smell, however it is far less than most others.
More importantly, less effective sealers allow oils and grease to become trapped within the pores of your granite kitchen countertop or bathroom vanity. Oils and grease, then become rancid and bread bacteria this is unhealthy for your family.
MARBLELIFE Granite Countertop Sealer helps provide you peace of mind that you are keeping a safe and healthy home as possible.
Faster & Easier Sealing
This MARBLELIFE Granite Countertop Sealer is designed for a professional to quickly and very effectively protect that beauty of granite without causing damage to the surface or the user. This makes for an extremely pleasant experience for the residential or commercial user.
Made in America
All MARBLELIFE Care Products are manufactured in America in Sanford, Florida and is an American owned and operated company.
About Granite Countertops
The popularity of Granite and Quartz in use for kitchen countertops and bathroom vanities is due to their naturally unique beauty and their durability. They are far more durable than marble and still have that natural beauty. Maintaining granite and quartz is not difficult. There is however some very important things you should know in caring for your stone surface so that it maintains its natural beauty. We will also explain how to eliminate the unhealthy odors and bacteria that can occur in natural stone surfaces.
These surfaces are both igneous rocks caused from the cooling of magma in the earth’s crust and therefore are resistant to burns, scratches and stains however they are not immune to them. Stains occur far more frequently than scratches and burns. It’s the pores in the granite and quarts that warrant the special attention. These small pits or holes called pores can harbor oils, grease and bacteria if not removed with a high quality granite countertop cleaner.
Common Mistakes Cleaning Granite Countertops
You may be surprised to learn that there are common mistakes that occur thousands of times a day by people caring for natural stone based on what a label said or someone else had told them to do. We know this because we are the ones that they call once the damage had been done and they need help. We want you to have a pleasant experience with your granite countertop or quartz vanity and are happy to share these mistakes or miss-conceptions with you.
Though granite and quartz are not as easily damaged by mind acids like marble, they can still be damaged by the use of some acids. Glass clears often contain ammonia this is not good for granite and many common household cleaners and multipurpose cleaners can be harmful for your granite surface.
Why do I need a fancy cleaner for my granite or quartz? This is a frequent question. The truth is that you can clean your granite with all kinds of common cleaners and home made products with what will seem like no problem for some time, until you eventually notice the problem. Don’t be fooled by this myth that popular cleaning products and home made products or just good old fashion dish soap are OK.
Step 1 “Cleaning Granite” – Cleaning is the first and most important step in caring for Granite and Quartz. Making sure to use a granite cleaner that is both safe to not damage your stone as well as one that will actually remove the oils that get trapped in the pores. Additionally, your cleaner should not leave a residue. MARBLELIFE Granite & Quartz Countertop Cleaner is not the only product that is safe and effective. It’s just that over 25 years of worldwide service of natural stone, this is the best we have experienced and what we use.
Step 2 “Sealing Granite” – Sealing your granite or quartz is the second and next most important step in caring for your granite and quartz. Sealing your granite or quartz provides both protection against stains and helps make step one cleaning easier for you. Since harmful oils and some substances can stain your beautiful stone, it is important to use a very high quality sealer.
A high quality granite countertop sealer should help keep out damaging oils and substances that would otherwise stain your beautiful countertop or vanity top. By applying a granite sealer you also help make daily cleaning quicker and easier. Sealing your granite or quartz should be done in most cases annually and in high use / high traffic areas maybe, twice a year. MARBLELIFE Granite Countertop Sealer is an extremely high quality sealer that makes sealing your countertop affordable, quick and easy.
Step 3 “Polishing Granite” – This step is not actually polishing granite since this would actually take the use of professional honing pads and a professional’s experience. The best part is that in many, many cases that someone insists that their granite needs to be polished, it only needed to have the residue removed. This can easily be done by you with MARBLELIFE Granite & Quartz Countertop Cleaner and by following the direction below.
After cleaning and sealing granite the only remaining step may be applying a gloss conditioner such as MARBLELIFE Granite Countertop Gloss Conditioner. The truth is that a good portion of granite and quartz will not take a gloss conditioner or “polish”. The best way to see if your granite will take a gloss conditioner is to try one like Marblelife’s to see if you get a noticeable improvement. If you do notice an improvement, you can now as often or as seldom as you prefer, add that richer, wetter look. If there is no noticeable difference, then you can save yourself the trouble of trying different products because your granite is too dense to accept anything safe that would enhance its appearance.
You may also want to try the MARBLELIFE Granite Countertop Kit that provides you everything you need to care for your Granite and Quartz Countertops.
Repairing Granite or Quartz – You can now see that caring for your granite or quartz is simple yet care must be taken to use the right products and procedures to ensure its best appearance. Should your stone have cracks, scratches, and other damage or require any service beyond that described above, it is recommended that you contact your local Marblelife Service Professional for the best care possible.
Directions:
MARBLELIFE Granite Countertop Sealer
Step 1 “Deep Granite Cleaning” – First remove everything from the surface. Use MARBLELIFE Granite & Quartz Countertop Cleaner to assure the surface and inside the pores are as clean as possible. Spray a generous amount of cleaner and scrub it around with a soft brush and allow the cleaner to soak on the surface for about ten minutes staying wet. Then scrub again and wipe all off.
Repeat step one to assure that you have removed all oils, grease and residue from previous less effective cleaning processes. After wiping dry from the second cleaning application, lightly spray the cleaner on the counter a third time and wipe with a microfiber towel and flip over the towel to buff the counter dry and streak-free. Now your surface is prepped and should be allowed to completely dry for several hours.
Step 2 “Applying the Sealer” – Spray enough sealer to wet the surface and rub the sealer into the granite with a paper towel or small piece of a rag. Keep the surface of granite wet with the sealer for at least 10 minutes. Be sure to not allow the sealer to dry on the granite yet. After the ten minute soak, use a clean cloth or rag to wipe off the excess sealer and buff dry. Do not use a microfiber towel at this point. The buffing dry process is important as this allows you to avoid streaking from excess sealer drying on the surface. Allow to dry. MARBLELIFE Granite Countertop Sealer will repel water as soon as it is dry and is fully cured in 72 hours. You may return the contents on the counter and resume use once the sealer is dry. Do not clean or expose to oils, chemicals, or food until it is fully cured.
Removing Stains – There are many different types of granite and quartz with various degrees of porousness and many types of substances that could stain the stone. Therefore, there are just as many techniques for removing stains. The simplest way to remove simple stains is to use MARBLELIFE Granite Countertop Cleaner. Clean area thoroughly first with this cleaner then stray a puddle of this same cleaner over the stain and let it soak for about 10 minutes. After allowing to soak, scrub with a tooth brush and wipe off with a microfiber towel. This should resolve most simple, light stains. For more difficult stain removal contact Marblelife Customer Care (contact info below) for free help with the right process.
If you have questions about how to best care for your stone, would like help in choosing the right products or would like assistance solving a problem, please contact us. We absolutely enjoy assisting you and have over 30 years compiled a wealth of knowledge that we are eager to share with you.
You can email us at CustomerConsult@Marblelife.com or call us toll free at 1-800-627-4569.
MARBLELIFE offers over 25 years of experience and knowledge as the world’s leader in natural stone care, as well as the products that we have found work best. Through our knowledge, service and products, we are pleased to share with you how to easily take the best care possible of your granite and quartz.
There is a distinct difference between polishing granite and conditioning it. Polishing is not applying a product to your stone. Polishing is the use of hard abrasives, friction and heat in varying degrees of coarseness. This is somewhat like placing stones in a rock tumbler to polish them. Since granite is so hard, this takes a great deal of effort. It also provides plenty of room for damaging both the granite and yourself. Truly polishing granite and quartz is best left to the professionals, however, there is hope for the do it yourselfers.
The good news for the do it yourselfer, is that in the vast majority of time granite and quartz do not actually need polishing. Most often it’s a residue that has built up over time, that has created a dull appearance to your granite. The use of common store quality granite products, common cleaning products, build-up from dish soap and the oils that have not been removed contribute to a residue causing the dull appearance. This can be resolved by simply removing the residue and revealing the granite’s real natural beauty.[/content_half]
Removing residue from granite and quartz is quite easy. A high quality granite cleaner like MARBLELIFE Granite & Quartz Countertop Cleaner can remove the residue, leaving your granite or quartz once again looking its beautiful, natural, clear self. Most people are absolutely amazed in how well this actually works. After all, one would think that when using a popular granite cleaner, there shouldn’t be a residue. Unfortunately, this just typically is not the case.
After doing the deep cleaning process detailed on the MARBLELIFE Granite & Quartz Countertop Cleaner page, you may still feel that your granite needs some help. Or you may simply wish to do everything you can, to get your granite countertop looking its best. This is time for MARBLELIFE Granite Countertop Gloss Conditioner. This is an appearance product which helps provide a more wet look and deeper, richer color. It’s easy to use and has no odor.
Be prepared, because some granite is dense enough that it will not take a gloss conditioner. You can easily determine this by trying MARBLELIFE Granite Countertop Gloss Conditioner to see if it makes a noticeable difference. If it does you found the best solution for enhancing the appearance of your granite or quartz. If there is no noticeable difference, then you can resolve to the fact that there is no safe product for your granite that will enhance the appearance beyond a good cleaning or a professional’s service.
Below are listed some benefits of this Marblelife Granite Countertop Gloss Conditioner:
PLEASE NOTE: This product is for use on countertop and wall surfaces only, and not floor, shower or stair surfaces. If used on surface that is walked on, it may cause the surface to become too slippery and could result in a slip and fall hazard. Please enjoy this product responsibly.
About Granite Countertops & Vanities
They are Beautiful and resilient. These are two of the biggest reasons behind the popularity of granite and quartz in kitchen countertops and bathroom vanities. These beautifully natural surfaces resist scratches and burns and don’t easily stain. Many granite surfaces can however be stained by common things like red wine, red sports drink, coffee, bar-b-Que sauce, ketchup, mustard, and makeup just to name a few.
Granite has pores which are very small pits and holes that can trap oils, food and bacteria and allow in materials that can result in a stain. Keeping these pores clean is the primary objective in caring for granite countertops and vanities.
Imagine a large piece of white coral, too large to pick up. This is kind of what granite looks like under a microscope. Picture rubbing old dark bacon grease on the piece of coral and working it in over a long period of time. Now try to clean the grease out of the coral. Since this is an analogy of your kitchen granite countertop a pressure washer is out of the question. You also can use harmful solvents. Again, keep in mind that this is the same surface that you prepare food on.
This analogy is a good picture of what you are up against in cleaning granite countertops. What’s worse is what happens to the grease after it’s been there for months or more. The answer is that it becomes rancid and gives off an odor. It also harbors bacteria that are now living in the rancid grease. This is the biggest reason why you want a high quality granite cleaner and not the common big name or store bought stuff. Also the trapped dark grease had made the once white coral look dull and dark.
The reason we recommend our MARBLELIFE Granite Cleaner, Sealer and Gloss Conditioner is not just because it’s our brand, it is because after 25 years of servicing granite these are the best we can find. We believe that you, your family and pets deserve a clean, safe and brilliant looking countertop to enjoy. More than just selling products, we hope that we can help make your life just that much better.
About Quartz Countertops & Vanities
Granite and Quartz are very similar in that granite contains quartz along with feldspar and mica. These are igneous rocks that were formed through the cooling of magma in the earth’s crust. Most of our mountains are largely granite. The difference in caring for these two comes largely when quartz is combined with man made synthetic materials as this now becomes a hybrid product, part natural and part man-made. This makes a significant change in how to care for the two surfaces.
When quartz is combined with a synthetic material like in Silestone as a good brand example, the pores of the quartz are now filled with the synthetic material. This means that granite sealers or granite polishes are of no benefit as the pores, they need to function and protect are no longer available.
Man-made quartz countertops are a great option for some and offer a more uniform appearance and are less likely to stain, though they are not stain-proof. A good quartz cleaner is the best and only real product that you should need with quartz countertops. MARBLELIFE Granite & Quartz Countertop Cleaner is the best cleaner for granite, natural quartz and man-made quartz materials.
Common Mistakes Cleaning Granite Countertops & Quartz
You may be surprised to learn that there are common mistakes that occur thousands of times a day by people caring for natural stone based on what a label said or someone has told them to do. We know this because we are the ones that they call once the damage had been done and they need help. We want you to have a pleasant experience with your granite countertop or quartz vanity and are happy to share these mistakes or misconceptions with you.
Though granite and quartz are not as easily damaged by mild acids like marble, they can still be damaged by the use of some acids. Glass cleaners often contain ammonia this is not good for granite and many common household cleaners and multipurpose cleaners can be harmful for your granite surface.
Why do I need a fancy cleaner for my granite or quartz? This is a frequent question. The truth is that you can clean your granite with all kinds of common cleaners and home made products with what will seem like not a problem for some time, until you eventually notice the problem. Don’t be fooled by this myth that popular cleaning products and home made products or just good old fashion dish soap are OK.
Step 1 “Cleaning Granite” – Cleaning is the first and most important step in caring for Granite and Quartz. Make sure to use a granite cleaner that is both safe to not damage your stone as well as one that will actually remove the oils that get trapped in the pores. Additionally, your cleaner should not leave a residue. MARBLELIFE’s cleaner is not the only product that is safe and effective. It’s just that over 25 years of worldwide service of natural stone, this is the best we have experienced and what we use.
Step 2 “Sealing Granite” – Sealing your granite or quartz is the second and next most important step in caring for your granite and quartz. Sealing your granite or quartz provides both protection against stains and helps make step one cleaning easier for you. Since harmful oils and some substances can stain your beautiful stone, it is important to use a very high quality sealer.
A high quality granite countertop sealer should help keep out damaging oils and substances that would otherwise stain your beautiful countertop or vanity top. By applying a granite sealer you also help make daily cleaning quicker and easier. Sealing your granite or quartz should be done in most cases annually and in high use / high traffic areas, maybe twice a year. MARBLELIFE Granite Countertop Sealer is an extremely high quality sealer that makes sealing your countertop affordable, quick and easy.
Step 3 “Polishing Granite” – This step is not actually polishing granite since this would actually take the use of professional honing pads and a professional’s experience. The best part is that in many cases someone insists that their granite needs to be polished, when it only needed to have the residue removed. This can easily be done by you with MARBLELIFE Granite & Quartz Countertop Cleaner and by following the directions below.
After cleaning and sealing granite the only remaining step may be applying a gloss conditioner such as MARBLELIFE’s Granite Countertop Gloss Conditioner. The truth is that a good portion of granite and quartz will not take a gloss conditioner or “polish”. The best way to see if your granite will take a gloss conditioner is to try one like MARBLELIFE’s to see if you get a noticeable improvement. If you do see an improvement, than as often or as seldom as you prefer, you can add that richer, wetter look. If there is no noticeable difference, then you can save yourself the trouble of trying different products because your granite is too dense to accept anything safe that would enhance its appearance.
Repairing Granite or Quartz – You can now see that caring for your granite or quartz is simple yet care must be taken to use the right products and procedures to ensure its best appearance. Should your stone have cracks, scratches, and other damage or require any service beyond that described above, it is recommended that you contact your local MARBLELIFE Service Professional for the best care possible.
Step 1 “Deep Granite Cleaning” – This is the first and most important step. Carefully follow the instructions found on the MARBLELIFE Granite Countertop Cleaner page. Following the cleaning stage we recommend that you next seal your granite or quartz to help provide protection to your granite’s appearance. Sealing your granite also helps make for an easier and better routine cleaning.
You should note that after sealing your granite, the sealer will block out some of the gloss conditioner as it is protecting the pores of the granite. If you choose to not seal your granite and proceed with conditioning it you may. This is your preference. If you choose to seal your granite first, make sure to wait at least 72 hours for the sealer to fully cure before applying the gloss conditioner. An extra day or so wouldn’t be a bad idea if time permits.
Step 2 “Applying the Gloss Conditioner” – Before proceeding with the whole countertop, we recommend that you first start with a small area, to assure that you are pleased with the results.
Begin by applying a large coin sized amount to a clean cloth and rub into the granite or quartz. At this time you want to work the gloss conditioner into the pores of the granite in order to help bring out its best color. Allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes absorb into the surface.
Step 3 “Buff off the Excess” – After you have allowed the gloss conditioner to soak, buff off excess with a dry cloth. This should leave a beautiful bright appearance. Note that the surface may continue to have a bit of an oily feel, for perhaps a day or two. If you prefer, you may buff it again with a microfiber towel to remove any oiliness that remains. Resist from using the Granite & Quartz Countertop Cleaner for about two days after applying the gloss conditioner.
Removing Stains – There are many different types of granite and quartz with various degrees of porousness and many types of substances that could stain the stone. Therefore, there are just as many techniques for removing stains. The simplest way to remove simple stains is to use MARBLELIFE Granite Countertop Cleaner. Clean area thoroughly first with this cleaner then spray a puddle of this same cleaner over the stain and let it soak for about 10 minutes. After allowing to soak, scrub with a tooth brush and wipe off with a microfiber towel. This should resolve most simple, light stains. For more difficult stain removal contact MARBLELIFE Customer Care at CustomerCare@Marblelife.com or 1-866-653-9737 for help determining the best method for removing the specific stain on your specific granite.
For More Assistance
If you have questions about how to best care for your stone, would like help in choosing the right products or would like assistance solving a problem, please contact us. We absolutely enjoy assisting you, and have compiled over the last over 25 years, a wealth of knowledge that we are eager to share with you. You can email us at CustomerCare@Marblelife.com or call us toll free at 1-866-653-9737.
NOT TO BE USED ON FLOORS – (May cause floors to become too slippery, resulting in a fall.)
Granite and Quartz are resilient, beautiful surfaces. Keeping them looking this way is not difficult but is commonly not done properly. This page will provide you with the simple steps necessary to keep your granite and quartz looking beautiful and explains the common mistakes that create the dull appearance of your countertop or vanity. Marblelife Granite & Quartz Countertop Cleaner is what we recommend most, however, with the proper understanding of what it takes to maintain the beauty of your granite and quartz, you should be able to decide what is the best method for yourself.
MARBLELIFE’s Granite Countertop Cleaner is specifically designed to easily remove oils, grease, food and adhesives from the surface of your kitchen counters or bathroom vanity. This granite cleaner is unique in that unlike most other products, it removes the residues left by the other products and reveals the hidden natural beauty of your stone without the need of polishing. You will be amazed at how beautiful your granite and quartz still are just by giving them a real cleaning with this best granite cleaner.
Below are listed some benefits of this product:
100% Guaranteed by Marblelife the World’s Leader in Stone Care
MARBLELIFE is the world’s leader in repairing and maintaining natural stone. We place our over 25 years of experience behind the products we use and place our name on. Plus where available, we can send a Marblelife Service Professional to your home or business for a free consultation to help you resolve the problem.
Safer For You, Safe for Granite and Quartz
Many products today that claim to be safe for use on granite are not. Granite is a resilient surface, but can be damaged by some acids, ammonia, and other chemicals in popular cleaners, which can damage your health as well as your stone.
More than that, most other granite cleaners leave a residue that builds up over time nor do they remove all the oils which leave a residue that also builds over time. This results in a dull appearance causing most people to seek polishes to restore the shine. This frequently results in even further damage to the granite as in a countertop it rarely needs to truly be polished.
Healthier for You & Your Family
Many common cleaning products on the market today have unhealthy chemical fumes that are not safe for you, your pets and children. Marblelife’s Granite Countertop Cleaner is free from chemical smells.
More importantly, most cleaners do not remove the oils and grease trapped within the pores of your granite kitchen countertop or bathroom vanity. This allows oils and grease to become rancid and breed bacteria that is unhealthy for your family.
MARBLELIFE’s Granite Countertop Cleaner is superior to other cleaners in its ability to clean deep into the pores where the oils and bacteria are trapped and remove everything that is causing your counters to become unsafe. Leaving only a truly clean, clear, streak-free shine and eliminating those unpleasant odors that are associated with rancid oils and grease.
Faster & Easier Cleaning
This MARBLELIFE Granite & Quartz Countertop Cleaner is designed for a professional to quickly and very effectively remove all oils, grease, adhesives, dirt and debris from within the pores of granite without causing damage to the surface or the user. This makes for an extremely pleasant experience for the residential or commercial user.
Eco-friendly & Made in America
This is a MARBLELIFE Eco-friendly product that has solely sustained a living plant for over a year, receiving no water. Marblelife further embraces Eco-friendly manufacturing & recycling practices.
All MARBLELIFE Care Products are made in America, manufactured by Marblelife in Lake Mary, Florida which is and has been an American owned and operated company for over 25 years.
About Granite Countertops
Granite and quartz are beautiful and resilient surfaces popular in kitchen countertops and bathroom vanities. They are popular because of their beautiful natural appearance as well as their durability. Both surfaces occur naturally in the earth and are polished to a high shine. Yet they both still have very small pores and crevasses that can trap oils and debris that can result in a dull appearance.
Both surfaces are resistant to scratches, burns and stains yet can be scratched or burnt in severe cases. Stains, however, occur more easily and can be at times troublesome to get out. For this reason, it is highly recommended that you seal your granite and quartz to help reduce the likelihood of stains.
Common Mistakes Cleaning Granite Countertops
There are many common mistakes caring for granite and quartz. Some of these are using vinegar, bleach, alcohol, dish soap, only water, glass cleaners and other cleaning products. We have assembled additional information regarding each of these that may be found in the “Quick Tips” section of our Homeowner University.
Some of these can cause directly can damage your stone and others fail to do the job resulting in an unhealthy surface or you attempting other more severe methods of cleaning or polishing that could damage your stone or result in spending money that you didn’t need to. Please take a minute to review some of these Quick Tips so that you can have a better understanding of how to care for your granite or quartz and can avoid some of these very common pitfalls.
The Proper Care of & Cleaning Granite & Quartz
Step 1“Cleaning Granite” – Cleaning is the first and most important step in caring for Granite and Quartz. Making sure to use a granite cleaner that is both safe to not damage your stone as well a one that will remove the oils that get trapped in the pores. Additionally, your cleaner should not leave a residue. Marblelife’s cleaner is not the only product that is safe and effective. It’s just that over 25 years of worldwide service of natural stone, this is the best we have experienced and what we use.
Step 2“Sealing Granite” – Sealing your granite or quartz is the second and next most important step in caring for your granite and quartz. Sealing your granite or quartz provides both protection against stains and helps make step one cleaning easier for you. Since harmful oils and some substances can stain your beautiful stone, it is important to use a very high-quality sealer.
A high-quality granite countertop sealer should help keep out damaging oils and substances that would otherwise stain your beautiful countertop or vanity top. By applying a granite sealer, you also help make daily cleaning quicker and easier. Sealing your granite or quartz should be done in most cases annually and in high use / high traffic areas, maybe twice a year. MARBLELIFE Granite Countertop Sealer is an extremely high-quality sealer that makes sealing your countertop affordable, quick and easy.
Step 3“Polishing Granite” – This step is not actually polishing granite since this would actually take the use of professional honing pads and a professional’s experience. The best part is, that in many cases, when someone insists that their granite needs to be polished, it only needs to have the residue removed. This can easily be done by you with Marblelife Granite & Quartz Countertop Cleaner and by following the direction below.
After cleaning and sealing granite the only remaining step may be applying a gloss conditioner such as MARBLELIFE’s Granite Countertop Gloss Conditioner. The truth is that a good portion of granite and quartz will not take a gloss conditioner or “polish”. The best way to see if your granite will take a gloss conditioner is to try one like Marblelife’s to see if you get a noticeable improvement. If you do than simply as often or as seldom as you prefer to add that richer wetter look. If there is no noticeable difference, then you can save yourself the trouble of trying different products because your granite is too dense to accept anything safe that would enhance it’s appearance.
You may also want to try the MARBLELIFE Granite Countertop Kit that provides you everything you need to care for your Granite and Quartz Countertops.
Repairing Granite or Quartz – You can now see that caring for your granite or quartz is simple, yet care must be taken to use the right products and procedures to ensure its best appearance. Should your stone have cracks, scratches, and other damage or require any service beyond that described above, it is recommended that you contact your local Marblelife Service Professional for the best care possible.
Directions: MARBLELIFE Granite Countertop Cleaner
Daily Cleaning – Since this granite cleaner works like a liquid sponge, first determine how much “stuff” you are about to clean off. This will absorb the oils and grease so if the is little to no oil film then just a simple spray, wipe and buff dry is all that is needed for a beautiful streak-free shine. If there is more oil or grease use more cleaner and rub thoroughly with a rag to loosen up the grease and lift it up into your rag. In this case it’s best to after wiping off give another light spray, wipe and buff dry to assure that all the oily residue is completely removed from your countertop. Using a microfiber towel helps to make for an even better experience in reaching a quick easy streak-free shine.
Why Buff Dry? – The importance of buffing dry is this. This is a high-powered degreaser that is extremely safe for your granite and quartz. The way it works is by absorbing the oils into itself. For this reason, after cleaning the surface the cleaner is now carrying debris. Buffing dry assures that all the now contaminated cleaner is removed from the surface, leaving a wonderful streak-free shine.
Heavy Grease Cleaning – In cases where there is a significant amount of grease, such as after cooking bacon or frying, simply use more cleaner and perhaps a second application. You’ll need to provide enough cleaner to adequately absorb all the grease from the surface. After removing all the grease from the surface, use a light spray, wipe and buff dry to finish with a beautiful, healthy, streak-free shine.
Removing Stains – There are many different types of granite and quartz with various degrees of porousness and many types of substances that could stain the stone. Therefore, there are just as many techniques for removing stains. The simplest way to remove simple stains is to use Marblelife Granite Countertop Cleaner. Clean area thoroughly first with this cleaner then stray a puddle of this same cleaner over the stain and let if soak for about 10 minutes. After allowing to soak scrub with a tooth brush and wipe off with a microfiber towel. This should resolve most simple, light stains.
For More Assistance
If you have questions about how to best care for your stone, would like help in choosing the right products or would like assistance solving a problem, please contact us. We absolutely enjoy assisting you and have over 25 years compiled a wealth of knowledge that we are eager to share with you.
We face an interesting and likely bombastic election season in front of us. Regardless what we hear and what we believe, the one thing we can all appreciate is …clean.
Today, when more Americans are dying from secondary infections secured while visiting a hospital for an unrelated ailment, we are becoming more and more aware of how important good hygiene really is.
We see this becoming more and more apparent. The number 1 complaint of office building tenants for the past 10 years? Dirty bathroom grout.
We sense it in our own lives, how may times have we opted to not return to a restaurant because of a bad bathroom experience.
Now as we enter the election cycle, and family and friends are over to “Vote” on our home, lets make sure we put our best foot forward.
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MARBLELIFE’s Stone Shower Clean & Maintain Kits are a great way to care for the beauty and life of your marble, granite and stone shower.
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16oz Soap Scum Remover
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Each product is the result of years of formulating and refinements to make each job as quick, easy and efficient as possible for our craftsman, and our clients. Maintaining and restoring hundreds of properties each week, and thousands per month provides us consistent feedback, and has allowed us to encounter just about every situation. The result is a forgiving product, that offers exceptional performance, and ease of use.
Each kit is customized with the specific cleaner needed for your Marble, Granite or other Natural Stone Bathroom.
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GROUT CLEANER – Bathroom cleaning often means grout cleaning. MaxOut (32 ounce) is our best grout cleaner for safely getting your grout WOW clean. Check out our videos – so clean you can see the quartz crystals in the grout shining.
SOAP & SCUM REMOVER – A Soap Scum Remover (16 ounce) formulated to remove soap without damaging your natural stone surface. Easy to use and very effective. Will not scratch your counter, shower, or tub surfaces including metal, stainless, or glass. Bathroom cleaning means you have to be able to see through that glass shower door, and don’t want to see soap scum build-up under the soap dish. This makes achieving clean a lot easier.
PREMIUM MICROFIBER TOWEL – Cleaning with microfiber adds a boost to your efforts. Combined with one of our spray cleaners it’s the best way to get that streak free shine.
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Are you frustrated with the appearance of your surfaces or struggling to get them back to “clean”? Reach out to your local MARBLELIFE team. Damage can appear “dirty”, but no cleaning product can fix a damaged surface. MARBLELIFE offers to find the best solution to get your damaged surfaces looking new again. Give us a call today to schedule a consultation, it's FREE!
Specialty Cleaners and Sealers formulated to allow your granite’s natural beauty to shine without burying it under damaging waxes and oils. Be sure to re-seal every 2 years to avoid potential expensive staining.
Our showers see moisture, soaps, shampoos, moisturizers, conditioners, hard water and mold spore interactions daily, making it one of the harder surfaces to maintain… unless you have the right products for the job. MARBLELIFE sealers, cleaners and specialty products for shower care.
Specialty Cleaners and Sealers formulated to provide exceptional results without damaging your grout's seal. If you have grout stains, you likely have damaged your grout’s seal. We can help.
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Cleaners designed to clean without depositing wax build-up which eventually requires a professional cleaning to remove…but don’t worry we can help you with that too.
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When our president began wearing glasses a point of frustration was knowing that a wipe could apply a cleaner but could not remove what it was cleaning as it was already saturated, so in effect it just smoothed out the oil.
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