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Natural stone is an excellent choice for elegant and durable countertops.

Learn more specific tips on how to clean stone countertops to keep your investment in beautiful shape.

Most limestone is white or off-white with random, naturally occurring patterns in the stone.

Stone countertop cleaning supplies

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Quartz countertops are nonporous and do not need to be sealed.

Avoid placing scorching hot items directly on the quartz surface which can mar the resin.

Use gentle products, such as water and liquid dish detergent.

Concrete countertop

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It depends on thetype of stone countertopyou have when removing stains.

Often, you could use a poultice of water and baking soda to absorb the stain.

Other stones require oiling or buffing to remove certain types of stains and spots.

Granite kitchen countertop

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Limestone countertop

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Marble countertop

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Cleaning quartz countertop

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Soapstone Countertop

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