Regular and careful maintenance of your granite countertop, once it is installed is necessary to keep it intact and beautiful for a long time. Here is a list of suggestions:

	Choose and apply a good granite specific sealer on your granite countertop with a local retailer’s advice. Carefully read the manufacturer’s instructions given on the labels of any products you buy before using them.
	Prevent your granite countertop from getting scratched and keep abrasive materials away from the surface of your countertop. The granite surface is very abrasion resistant but abrasive material if coming in contact with its surface regularly will affect the finish eventually.
	Wipe away spills as soon as they occur. Any liquid or moisture, if left on the surface of the granite countertop can cause stains and other long term defects. This is especially true in the case of acidic liquids like vinegar and orange juice, which are enemies to all natural stones. On other note, even when granite has a tough and resistant surface, abrasion and moisture/acidic effects will become prominent with age. Keeping the granite countertops clean is also a measure that retains their original look for a long time.
	Sealers or polishes manufactured with the objective of maintaining the original look of the granite countertop’s surface are plentiful. Discuss with your retailer about buying products that will help you retain and maintain granite. Also, do not use acid-based cleaners.
	Follow a regular cleaning procedure and routine. Consult your local retailer about the latest methods of maintaining natural stone surfaces.