Need help with my new granite worktops pls!

Angelina-M

Hi everyone.

I have had granite worktops in my new kitchen for about a month now. I went for kashmir white and was told that it was a 'softer' granite so may stain if I left a pool of olive oil on it overnight.

However its rubbish, everything stains! I left the olive oil bottle on the side whilst I made dinner and when I came to move it afterwards (perhaps an hour later) there was a ring in the granite. Also if frying food splashes and I dont see it and clean it straight away, im getting dark spots on the worktop.

Is light coloured granite really this difficult or have I been unlucky? I thought it would stand up to a bit of 'kitchen work' but I darent use it!

Also, tips for getting the stains out would be useful.

Thanks everyone.

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http://www.epsilis.co.uk/clients/craftsmanltd/granite-care.htm

this may be of some use

I`m glad I have dark granite after reading abour your problem. I use granite cleaner from lakeland on a regular basis

Alan_M_2

What was it sealed with when it was installed?

Actually get this moved to the DIY section you'll get more joy there.

Angelina-M

Thanks for that Kittie, i've just read it.... but obviously my granite didnt read the manual!

Alan, yeah its probably a good idea to move it.

Yes it has been sealed. The company said I could do it every six months. It wasnt a fly by night place either, its a local company who are well known and have a good reputation. I shall probably give them a ring, maybe theres a fault somewhere because I really didnt expect to have to be so careful. I have wooden mats everywhere!

Gingham_Ribbon

Hiya

You should get more replies in the in my home board, so I've moved this there for you.

Angelina-M

Thanks for that, yes its a good idea to move it.