Regal 53 SC Owner's Manual page 360

GRANITE
REGAL GRANITE OPTION
As an option on your Regal yacht granite offers a beauti-
ful enduring and unique stone look. Little crystals found
within the granite catch the light and change the appear-
ance of the countertop. No two slabs of granite are iden-
tical.
Other features of your Regal installed granite counter
tops are:
1. Easy to clean
2. Durable and hard to scratch
3. Burn resistant
Granite Countertop Maintenance Tips
Periodic care is as easy as cleaning with a gentle cleanser
like Murphy's Oil Soap or mild dish washing liquid. If
needed you can use a synthetic scrubbing pad to clean the
counter. With the proper maintenance your yacht granite
countertops will stay new-looking for a long time.
Here are some steps to follow:
1. Wipe up spills immediately
2. Use mild soap and water
3. Rinse
4. Use a soft cloth to dry
Removing Stains
All granite countertops will eventually experience a stain
or two. How to remove the stain will depend on what
caused it. Use the treatment chart on the next page.
Resealing Granite Countertops
Periodically most granite counters need to be resealed.
This process generally depends on how often the kitchen
is used. The time period varies normally from 1-2 years.
When re-sealing be sure to use a non-toxic sealer,
since counters are used for food preparation.
Two types of sealers are available in the marketplace. A
penetrating sealer penetrates into the stone. The topical
sealer coats the top of the counter surface only.
• Penetrating sealers- Protecting the structure of natu-
ral stone, a penetrating sealer absorbs into the granite
for three or four minutes. When almost dry, add a
little more sealer to the counter and rub with a soft,
dry rag. Apply a section at a time. Wait 2 hours and
apply a second coat. When shopping look for a prod-
uct that says it is an oil repellent impregnator, which
stops oil from seeping into the stone.
• Topical sealers- These sealers form a fi lm designed to
protect the countertop surface. Usually made from
some form of natural wax, acrylic, and other plastic
compounds. Topical sealers are available in a strip-
pable and permanent type. Topical sealers are made
to be stripped or removed from the stone countertop
with little work. With permanent sealers, once you
apply it they become diffi cult to remove. Comprised
of solvent-based or water-based polymers they are
not recommended for granite.
Water Spill Test
Once you have sealed your counter, test it to be sure
that it is adequately sealed. As a test, spill a little water
on the surface and leave it set. After 30 minutes wipe
it up. If the water leaves the surface darkened, the
granite is not suffi ciently sealed.
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