How Often Should Granite be “Polished”
Diane F. from Columbus, OH asks: How often do you recommend polishing my granite and the product you recommend? I’m just trying to get all the info from different companies. Answer: Hi Diane, The term “polishing” often has different meanings to different people based on the condition of their stone. Granite is polished in the…
How Silane Stone Sealers Work
Silanes are one of the impregnators manufactured by HMK Stone Care Germany. The silane molecule is the smallest of the solvents for carrying water repellants deep into stone. For more information, please see article from Dow Corning. Because of these unique properties, silane based impregnators offer better protection for dense granites, usually darker colored granites,…
Pre-Holiday Kitchen Clean Up Kit ON SALE
We are now offering our HMK P6 Home Care Polishing Kit at the Best Price of the Year. Kit Includes: Quarter Liter of R55 Intensive Cleaner. Use this for Deep Cleaning of Marble & Granite surfaces. Rinse completely with plain water. Quarter Liter of S34 Silicone Impregnator. This is our flagship sealer for all natural…
Removing Efflorescence from Exterior Slate Tile
John C. from San Francisco called about a recurring problem with Efflorescence on his exterior deck. We discovered that while some of the slate was covered, there was an open skylight where more rain would fall on the slate. This is where the heaviest concentration of white powder residue occurred. Through extensive product development and…
New Granite Care Page
We have added a Granite Care page to our site to give a quick overview of how to care for your granite countertops. View HERE
Daily Granite Cleaner
Questioner: Gerald P. Reno, NV Category: Granite Care Private: No Subject: What product should I use to Clean my Granite Countertops Question: We have recently moved into a home with beautiful granite countertops. The previous owners indicated that they used dish soap and water to clean the granite counters. Is this a good product to…
Updated Stain Removal Chart for Natural Stone Surfaces
We have a New and Updated Stain Removal Chart for Natural Stone link on our homepage. Use this chart to locate your stain and select the appropriate Professional Grade product.
Sealing Granite – How Often?
September 15, 2020