
We are a kitchen showroom in Jersey
The top Design Trend for 2024 continues to be the kitchen island
A kitchen should of course always be designed to take into account how the homeowners live and use the space and also the architecture of the property but the kitchen island has become one of those timeless designs that, instead of becoming outdated, has gained more popularity as time goes by and it is easy to see why.
Jersey luxury Kitchen Studio and showroom
Our Kitchen studio is based at Five Oaks, Jersey
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On our blog we would like to take this opportunity to explain how best to care for your new granite worktops. As your local stone specialist in Jersey we feel we are best set to provide this information as we have vast knowlege having worked with stone for many years. We hope we have answered your queries on this blog post but if you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us

How to Care for Your Granite Worktop
Now that you have your new Granite worktop, it is important that you know how to care for them to ensure they look their best for many years to come.
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This page explains how best to look after your Granite worksurface

Avoid the use of abrasive cleaning materials: scouring pads, steel wool, metal brushes, etc.
Never use bleach or other chlorine-based cleaners, acids, alkalis (caustic soda), or concentrated disinfectants on stone surfaces.If any of these come into contact with the stone, clean them off immediately, otherwise, surface damage will occur.
Do not allow surface deposits to build up e.g. powder detergents, mineral deposits, and salts.

Strong coloured foodstuffs, such as Blackcurrant and Beetroot, can stain stone surfaces. Acidic foodstuffs such as citrus juice, vinegar's and cola will etch the stone surface.
Always use pan stands and trivets to protect stone surfaces from hot and rough pans and utensils. Direct contact from Iron, Steel, Ceramic, and Copper can scratch the stone surfaces.

We would recommend a stone cleaner is applied to your worktops once a month & a stone sealer applied once a year
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Always use cutting boards to chop and slice food upon. Never cut directly onto the stone surface.
Never stand, sit or put heavy weights on the worktop, especially around sinks and hobs where the material may be weaker.
Over time, with normal kitchen use, stone worksurfaces will acquire a patina that reflects the use to which they have been put to. It is normal for the original high sheen to weather and mellow in this way.