Is white granite a bad idea?

Regardless of porosity, most granite colors (including white & light colors) become adequately stain-resistant and low-maintenance with the proper application of a quality sealer. Many white granites are perfectly fine and don’t pose significant care or cleaning problems.

Does white granite stain easily?

Consider the New River White Granite countertop. With its soft shades of white, silvery accents, and wine-colored speckles, this natural material is resistant to stains without sacrificing beauty.

How do you keep white granite clean?

White granite can be washed with hot, soapy water but over time, detergent can leave a build-up which will dull the shine. Instead, use specially-developed granite cleaners, like Hanafinn RejuvenataTM with a soft cloth.

How do you keep white granite from staining?

Prevent Stains with Sealing Luckily, you can prevent stains from occurring in the first place by sealing your white granite with a nontoxic stone sealer.

Why is granite not good?

At issue is whether some granite countertops emit dangerous levels of radiation, especially the gas radon, which is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. Experts agree that most granite countertops emit some radon and even other types of radiation.

Is there pure white granite?

For starters, there’s no pure white granite in all of nature. Instead, when we talk about white granite, we’re talking about a predominant background of white or off-white bedrock with various other colors subtly mixed in.

Why is my white granite turning yellow?

Iron is a mineral found in stone and can occur randomly throughout the stone. If water and/ or air is eliminated the iron will not oxidize. This is the reason certain white marble suddenly turn yellow.

Does granite scratch easily?

Granite is one of the hardest stone surfaces you can buy and is not easily susceptible to scratches, especially those from knives or other kitchen utensils. However, scratches can occur, and will often show up more readily on lighter-colored stones.

Is it OK to cut on granite countertop?

Additionally, cutting on stone counters can dull your knives, slowing your dinnertime prep and increasing your risk of lacerations. To protect your counters and your knives, avoid chopping vegetables and butchering meat directly on the surface of your granite. Instead, protect the surface with a large cutting board.