Granite and marble (including limestone, travertine, and onyx) are naturally porous.  Although the degree of porosity varies from stone to stone, even within the particular families, it is an inescapable fact that all can be penetrated by liquids such as water and oil.  It is granite’s superior durability factors (hardness plus heat and scratch resistance), combined with the marble family’s base calcium characteristics, that make granite the stone of choice for kitchen countertops.

The Stonery is delighted to exclusively use stone care products offered by Tenax S.p.A.  Founded in 1956, and headquartered in Verona, Italy, Tenax is widely accepted to be the worldwide leader in the manufacture of products related to the production of natural stone.  Starting at the quarry, proceeding through the processes of slab manufacturing and countertop fabrication, and continuing with the everyday care of your new tops, it is our opinion that Tenax is the right choice.

Proper care of your countertops is simplistic, and it is our pleasure to offer each of our customers a kit of Tenax’s Lustro Italiano.  Subsequent to the initial cleaning and sealing of every top that we at The Stonery install, our customers will have peace of mind knowing that Tenax’s years of experience are at hand when it comes to the ongoing care of their countertops.

Once properly sealed, the majority of stones need only an infrequent cleaning to remove normal residuals of surface dirt and grime.  That said, you cannot clean nor seal your investment too often, and it is very important that you do not use regular household cleaners on your stone.  While not all of the regular household cleaners will damage the polish of your stone, many may affect the effectiveness of your sealant.  Simply put, cleaning your countertops daily with Lustro Italiano is a rock solid way of protecting your investment.

Finally, you will find that plain old common sense will go a long way with your new stone countertops.  Don’t test your tops by ignoring oil and acid spills.  Simply wipe the spill, then clean the tops at a convenient time using Lustro Italiano.  With a minimal amount of consideration, your countertop investment will last a lifetime.