A Quick Guide to Soapstone Countertop Care and Maintenance
When you install new countertops in your kitchen, bathroom, or outdoor living area, you want to make sure your investment lasts. With soapstone countertops, a little care and maintenance go a long way.
Luckily, soapstone is an impressively durable and lasting material. Because it’s a non-porous stone, you don’t need to seal your soapstone counters. Soapstone is also naturally antimicrobial and resists bacteria and deep-set stains. Moreover, soapstone is heat resistant, which means you don’t have to worry about cracks or scorch marks on your counters.
As a result, it doesn’t take a lot to make sure your counters stay sleek and beautiful for a long time. Develop a care routine and help your counters last with our quick guide to soapstone countertop care and maintenance.
Clean With Soap and Water
Cleaning your soapstone counters is a straightforward task. You can use any household cleaners you have on hand—not even harsher chemical cleaners will harm the soapstone. However, warm water and soap is all you usually need to remove food and other surface stains. Finally, no matter what cleaning material you use, be sure to use a non-abrasive sponge or scrub on your soapstone counters to avoid scratching the surface.
Repair Scratches With Sandpaper
Soapstone is a soft material, which means it will inevitably get scratched—especially in high-activity areas like kitchens or bathrooms. Learning how to take care of scratches is an important but fortunately straightforward part of soapstone countertop care and maintenance. All you need is sandpaper and water.
Start by cleaning the area to create an even surface and get a better look at the scratch. Then, gently sand the scratch away, using even pressure on the sandpaper. When you’re done, clean the area again and inspect it to make sure the scratch is completely gone.
Take Care When Working Around Your Counters
One of the best ways to take care of your soapstone countertops is to prevent scratches and other forms of harm in the first place. A few simple habits can help you avoid damaging your counters as you use them.
For example, always use a cutting board when preparing food on your kitchen counter. For outdoor soapstone countertops, make sure you have a place to safely store sharp or heavy tools so that you don’t accidentally scratch the surface of your counters. Small steps like these go a long way toward preserving the appearance of your soapstone countertops.
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