Regional Manager Allison Haley Luffman of Showplace Design Center in Nashville, Tennessee, is a sales and management professional with over 10 years in the interior design business. Allison Haley Luffman is responsible for quality control and overseeing the company’s consultation, design, and project management services in her area.

1. HOW TO CARE FOR GRANITE
COUNTERTOPS
Allison Haley Luffman

2. INTRODUCTION
 Regional Manager Allison Haley Luffman of Showplace
Design Center in Nashville, Tennessee, is a sales and
management professional with over 10 years in the
interior design business. Allison Haley Luffman is
responsible for quality control and overseeing the
company’s consultation, design, and project management
services in her area.
To care for a newly installed granite countertop, you may
need to seal the stone with an impregnable sealing
product. Often, darker-colored countertops are less
porous and may only need to be sealed every three to
five years, if at all. Lighter-colored countertops may need
treatment every one to three years for optimum
protection. Check with your installer to find out if your
granite countertop needs sealing.

3. GRANITE COUNTERTOPS
 Because granite is a natural product, avoid
using regular cleaners, which can leave a
residue or interfere with the sealant. Use plain
hot water or a granite cleaner and a soft sponge
or cloth to clean countertops. Always use
coasters and cutting boards to protect them,
and wipe spills up immediately to prevent
absorption. Avoid putting abrasives, hot pans,
and sharp objects directly on the countertop, as
grit can cause scratches and pitting in the stone.