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The kitchen and bathrooms are the most used rooms in the house during the holidays. Here are some do’s and don’ts to keep your granite counter tops looking great during the messy, and stressful holiday season.

Do: Use coasters. Have an abundance on hand for holiday guests.

Do: Use pot holders. We all know that granite can take the heat from a hot pot but they can suffer “thermal shock” and crack. It’s rare but its better to be safe than sorry.

Do: Wipe up spills immediately. Acidic substances will not etch granite but they will marble. They could stain, same with cooking oils. Wipe them up to prevent those stains.

Don’t use generic cleaning products such as bleach, glass cleaners, de-greasers or other common household cleaners. They contain acids, alkalis and other chemicals that will degrade the granite sealer (and will etch marble) leaving the stone more vulnerable to staining.

Do: Use stone cleaners with a soft sponges or cloths. Hot water will do in quick clean ups. Dish soap with work too, but will build up and dull your surface.

Don’t let your guests or yourself sit or stand on counter tops. Your counter tops are hard, but too much weight could cause a crack.

If you follow these easy steps, you could prevent a holiday granite disaster!

From a modern kitchen to a traditional country kitchen, homeowners have endless style and space choices when deciding how and what home improvement projects to tackle. For those planning or dreaming of a fall or holiday remodel, Synergy Granite is here to help. Don’t be afraid to sort through Pinterest to gain inspiration – we are here to make your granite and stone dreams come true.

Here are some recent trends:

Open and airy kitchens with a mixture of light and dark elements look great with a mixture of the colors in the granite.

Traditional with light granite on light cabinets and a dark island makes the granite on the island the statement piece.

Clean, crisp, white kitchens with light granite and stone back splash make a simple yet astonishing kitchen.

Although Granite is extremely durable and can last a very long time, it is important to take good care in cleaning and maintaining it. In between having your granite resealed, here are some best practice tips for cleaning your granite countertops:

1.Soft Cloth or Sponge

Never use abrasive cleaning supplies. According to TLC, “Day-to-day countertop cleaning is easily accomplished with a simple soft cloth or sponge and some gentle dish detergent and water.”

2.Clean Up After Spills

Although this seems like common sense, many times it is easy to overlook a food stain or soda spill in the midst of a chaotic morning or dinner party. When spills happen, wipe them up instantly to prevent stickiness and any possible stains. The same goes for food that may fall on your countertops. Soap and water will also work perfectly to wip up routine spills. Avoid acidic cleaners as they can dull the surface of granite.

3. Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol

Make your own cleaning solution by mixing a little bit of isopropyl rubbing alcohol, dish washing soap, and water. This will clean, disinfect, and shine your countertops.

4.Use Trivets & Coasters

Although granite is strong and can withstand most heat, still use trivets and coasters to avoid scratching from sliding pots, pans, and cups.