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Use paper towels, a sponge or a soft cloth for regular cleaning. Avoid harsh products such as bleach, kitchen degreasers and glass cleaners, along with ammonia, vinegar, orange and lemon. Apply sealers yearly, or twice a year with heavy use. Always use cutting boards, hot pads or trivets, and clean spills straight away, because soda, coffee and cooking oils can stain if they are left to sit.
Depending on the color, a 3 cm thick granite slab will weigh about 18 to 20 pounds per square foot.
The Marble Institute of America recommends corbels or brackets for any overhang that exceeds 10 inches. The cantilevered portion must not exceed one third of the total width of the countertop.
Pits are small, natural craters that are present in nearly all granite slabs. It is normal for pits to be present and they do not pose maintenance or durability issues.
A fissure is not a structural defect. It is the result of the great heat and pressure that first naturally formed the granite.
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