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STEP
11
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations
your
Kenmore
Island is now ready for use.
Caring
for your
Granite
The warm beauty of granite is unparalleled
among building materials, but preserving
that beauty in certain granites
requires careful, regular maintenance.
Granite and other natural stones have become increasingly popular for backyard
residential
and commercial
uses.
However, some simple steps will help preserve the original luster of the stone over time.
Granite requires very little maintenance
and is naturally resistant to stains and scratches.
However, it is not indestruc-
tible! Please follow these simple guidelines for care of your granite.
1. Regularly clean your surfaces with a damp cloth. Dry-off wet spots to avoid dull patches appearing where hard
water and soap residue have been left behind during daily use. A light neutral (PH7) solution may be safely added.
2. Maintain an original finish on the granite surface by using sealers and regular maintenance procedures.
Be sure to
select sealers and waxes with caution, as they may contain ingredients which could dull or scratch the Table Top.
Before application, clean the Table Top with soapy water and let it dry. Apply two coats of sealer in quick succes-
sion, using sealer brushes. After 30 minutes, remove the excess sealer with a dry cloth.
3. Avoid the use of abrasive cleaners or scour pads.
4. A spray cleaner can be applied to surfaces to clean and help the surface shine.
5. Cutting foods on the stone Table Top should not scratch the granite but it will blunt your knives quickly! To be safe
use a separate cutting board.
6. Hot saucepans can be placed on your granite surfaces with no damage.
7. Avoid contact with edges of worksurfaces
as chipping may occur.
8. Granite is a porous material even though surfaces and edges have been polished. The stone is treated before
leaving the factory to help resist staining. Be mindful there are oil and spirit based products such as wine, fruits and
perfume, and also oil based products such as olive and cooking oils that may stain if allowed to soak into the Table
Top. Should spills occur, wipe off as soon as possible.
9. Table Top should not be brought into contact with strong acid based chemicals
including paint stripper, brush
cleaner, oven cleaners, varnish remover, degreasant or similar products.
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