Granite counter tops cleaning tips

Tips and Warnings on Cleaning Granite Counter tops From Top Associations:

National Building Granite Association and EGA Elberton Granite Association

• A scratch on your granite countertop should only be removed or repaired by a professional.
• All beverage glasses should be placed on coasters to prevent any etchings or stains on the stone surface. Many everyday foods and drinks, such as alcohol or citrus juices, contain acids that can leave a mark!
• Trivets and mats are a great buy! Hot items should never be directly placed on the granite surface. In addition, placemats work great under china, ceramics, silver, or other scratch-prone objects.
• Common cleaning sprays that include lemon, vinegar, or other acids should not be used on marble or limestone. Polished marble or granite can be dulled by strong detergents as well.
• The following harsh cleaners should never be used: dry cleansers, polish/rub powders, and “soft” cleansers.
• Certain cleaning products should not be mixed; for example, an ammonia and bleach combination is toxic.

Finding the Right Contractor

Finding the Right Contractor in South Florida: Here are 7 Easy Steps!

1. The best way to find a qualified General Contractor is through a personal recommendation from friends, neighbors or a local building supply dealer. Other sources might be computer on-line, magazine, newspaper or telephone directory advertisements.
2. Using a list of several possibilities, call each one to inquire if they are covered for worker’s compensation, personal liability and property damage.
3. If you are satisfied with their responses, make appointments for a meeting at their office or showroom. Ask for a list of satisfied clients and pay attention to the aura of the office. Are they organized and business-like but friendly and willing to help you with your questions? Also, ask to see why type of remodeling and construction they have done.
4. Some questions might include “How long have you been in business in this location?”, “If you will be working on other projects, do you have enough supervisors and workers to complete my job quickly?” and “Can you estimate how long my project will take from start to completion?” "Are you a member of any local building associations?"
5. After the meeting, call their former clients and ask how satisfied they were with the workmanship, punctuality of the workers and supervision. Also, if there were major cost over-runs caused by the Contractor’s under-bidding and if the project was completed in a timely manner.
6. When you have made a decision on which General Contractor to use, ask to see the Contractor’s license and Insurance carrier and agency so you can check the coverage.
7. When the job is complete, if you feel dissatisfied, cheated or mis-led, you can launch a formal complaint with the Contractor’s license board and request a hearing.

Good Hunting!!

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