Seal Your Counter Tops in 3 Easy Steps!

You've just purchased a brand new kitchen with a beautiful granite, marble, quartz or other hard surface counter top. 

At the time of purchase you were so excited that you forgot to commit one small detail to your memory..."How to Clean and Seal your new Counter Top!"  Well, worry no more...we've got you covered! Remember, sealing your counter tops is an important maintenance project that should not be forgotten. Sealing provides an invisible, protective barrier that prevents water and oil-based soils from penetrating and staining the surface of your counters. It's a good idea to repeat this process every 6 to 9 months OR when water droplets no longer bead on the surface. OK, let's get started.

Step 1: Before sealing your counter top, remove all appliances and obstructions from your counters. 

Using a professional cleaner, spray and wipe the surface completely. Use a clean soft cloth to remove any grease, soil, stains or watermarks. Let air dry for 15 to 20 minutes. Now, let's Seal Your Top! Note: If you have a large area to seal, just work on it in sections.

Step 2: After you are sure the area you cleaned is completely dry, grab your sealer and spray the entire work surface until it is evenly wet. Do not over saturate. If your sealer is absorbed immediately, just apply another layer of sealer to the surface. Allow your sealer to penetrate the surface for approximately 5 minutes but do not let the sealer dry completely.

Step 3: Using a clean cotton towel or cloth, gently wipe the sealer in to your counter top using a circular motion. In addition to removing excess sealer you'll also be buffing your counter to a high gloss shine. That's it, you're done! Allow the surface to dry for an additional 4 to 6 hours, replace your appliances and use as normal.

If you keep this up routinely, your counter top should continue to look great and remain durable year after year!

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