Worktop care and maintenance

Get the most from your worktop

It’s in place, all shiny and new, and you want to keep it that way. But how to do that? What’s the best way to look after a granite worktop? Or a marble one? What cleaning products will I need? Rest easy, as our team at FM Marble have everything you need to know ready and waiting. We’re based in Sutton and cover London, and Sussex. Enquire today.

It depends on the material

Whatever worktop you have in place, you’ll need to adopt a care routine with that worktop’s material in mind. Looking after a marble surface, for instance, is a very different proposition to looking after a quartz surface. Below you’ll find detailed explanations of how to look after your worktop, whether it’s granite, quartz, marble or limestone.

How to care for your granite work surfaces

  • The granite is already sealed against liquids.

  • Clean using a cloth and soapy water on a regular basis.

  • Use furniture polish occasionally to build up a lasting seal.

  • Bleach based cleaners will not damage the granite.

  • Use a fine scoured pad to remove dried food etc.

  • Avoid acidic or abrasive chemicals for example lemon juice.

  • Oil spills need to be cleaned immediately, if staining occurs try baking soda to remove it.
     

Follow these simple guidelines and your worktops will look as beautiful as the day it was installed for many years to come.

How to care for your quartz work surfaces

  • Clean using a cloth and soapy water on a regular basis.

  • It is scratch resistant, but it is better to use a chopping board.

  • Has high resistance to surface staining. Stubborn marks can be removed with Cillit Bang Bleach and Hygiene spray. Rinse with warm water after cleaning.

  • Lime scale or water marks can be removed by using lime-scale remover, neutralise with clean water.

  • Follow manufacturer’s recommendations. 

  • Avoid the following chemicals, caustic soda, paint strippers. If any of the above is spilled rinse off immediately.
     

Follow these simple guidelines and your worktops will look as beautiful as the day it was installed for many years to come.

OUR CUSTOMERS LOVES US

Charlie Wood
Charlie Wood
2023-03-21
Fantastic service and the marble end product was great! Will be using F M Marble for all the kitchen tops on my future projects
Max Rivens
Max Rivens
2023-03-21
Scott and his team were extremely helpful when it came to understanding which stone would best for my kitchens, I really appreciate the time they took, helping me make the most informed decision. Will definitely be using FM Marble again in the future!
Brandon Winchester
Brandon Winchester
2023-03-21
The team were great throughout the whole process of fitting a granite worktop in my kitchen. I couldn’t ask for a better end product. I will definitely be using them again in the future.
Olivia Castella
Olivia Castella
2020-10-21
Great service from FM Marble. The team who installed my new worktop were quick, tidy & professional and my new kitchen looks great!

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