Maintenance Tips
Caring for Natural Stone Counters in a Humid Climate
June 2, 20265 min read
Marble, quartzite, and granite all need slightly different care, and the wrong cleaner does more damage than daily use.
Seal on a schedule
Test with a water drop: if it darkens the stone within five minutes, it is time to reseal. Most Houston kitchens need it every twelve to eighteen months.
pH-neutral only
Vinegar, lemon, and most bathroom sprays etch calcite-based stone. Use a stone-safe cleaner, blot spills instead of wiping them, and keep a cutting board at the prep zone.
Grout and caulk are maintenance items
Silicone at wet corners has a life of about five years. Replacing it is a thirty-dollar task that prevents a fifteen-thousand-dollar shower rebuild.
The takeaway
Seal, use neutral cleaners, and re-caulk before it fails.
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