Imagine this: after all the months of planning, blood, sweat and tears, you’re finally moving into your new home. Your light fixtures are glowing, the fresh paint on your cabinets is glistening, and your granite is bringing your home to life with its unique veins flowing across your countertops. It’s a no-brainer that you will have to dust the light fixtures for them to glow and your cabinets will start to look dingy if you don’t wipe them down, but granite can be a little more daunting and tricky to clean. Let’s explore some simple do’s and don’ts to maintain your granite.
DO wipe up spills as soon as they happen.
DO wash your granite regularly with warm water and mild soap.
DO use a soft cloth or sponge when cleaning your granite.
DO place trivets or mats under hot plates or cookware.
DON’T use any acidic cleaners (vinegar, lemon, etc.).
DON’T use abrasive sponges or brushes on your granite.
DON’T use any products containing ammonia or bleach.
DON’T use your granite as a cutting board.
By using these simple tips, your granite should last well into the future and keep your home looking as beautiful as the day you moved in!
-Written by our Building Coordinator, Suzanah Hajrula
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Manuel Builders is a family-owned home builder with over 65 years of experience specializing in custom home construction on your lot and the development of exceptional residential communities. We proudly build new homes in South and Central Louisiana, including Lafayette, Carencro, Broussard, Youngsville, Erath, Kaplan, Ville Platte, Lake Charles, Sulphur, Westlake, Moss Bluff, Iowa, Dequincy, Duson, Scott, Maurice, Anchorage, Port Allen, Brusly, Addis, Baton Rouge, Scotlandville, Merrydale, Monticello, Central, Covington, Mandeville, Houma, Thibodaux, and Morgan City. In Central Louisiana, we serve homeowners looking to build on their land in Alexandria, Pineville, Leesville, Marksville, Fort Johnson (Fort Polk), DeRidder, Avoyelles Parish, Rapides Parish, Grant Parish, and surrounding areas. We are also expanding in Montgomery County, Conroe, The Woodlands, and the Greater Houston area in Texas. Manuel Builders reserves the right to make changes to speculative homes under construction. Colors, exterior finishes, and square footage may vary from pictures, plans, and virtual tours. Elevation renderings may include optional features not included in the base price. Prices are subject to change without notice.