I had my kitchen remodeled recently. The process in the beginning was easy. You choose the cabinets, pick the appliances, and decide whether you want a deep sink including choices for the countertop. I was torn between quartz and granite counter tops because there is such a close resemblance. Prices for each vary as well. For the counter top, I had to make my decision among granite kitchen countertops.

The process could have been smoother but the contractor for the cabinets and the contractor for the countertops are two different companies. I had to purchase the sink since it is an undermount sink and needs to be fitted into the counter top before they cut the granite into custom size panels that will fit into my kitchen. The company fitted my counter top with a round sink when I had chosen a square sink. It was two months without a kitchen but, in the end - after they redid the sink fitting - I was happy. Granite kitchen countertops are the best. Of course, since I had to pay a lot of money for it, I needed to find out how to properly care for it.

There is a website that details how to care for your countertops. It takes you through the few minor things that you won’t normally pay attention to unless you know them. Here’s the top 5 on how to care for your granite countertop.

• Clean Spills Immediately

• Avoid Adding Weight to Countertop Edges

• Use Trivets or Hot Pads for Hot Dishes

• Avoid Harsh Cleaning Products

• Protect Your Countertops with a Sealant

If you want to know the detailed explanation for each of these steps, visit http://improvementweb.com/5-ways-to-take-care-of-granite-countertops/36/.

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