Is it true that granite countertops can harbor bacteria?
Absolutely not! In fact, there has not been a single case of bacteria growth on granite reported in the US by the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta. Nor do you need a disinfectant cleaner made especially for granite so that a bacterium does not grow in your counter tops. Granite is rated #2 in sanitation, right behind stainless steel.Why choose granite?Granite is the most popular natural stone and countertop material due to it’s versatility and superior performance characteristics. Granite was recently rated the top performing kitchen countertop material by a leading consumer magazine when compared with engineered stone, butcher block, ceramic tile, stainless steel and other manufactured surfaces.Why is granite an excellent material for kitchen worktops?Next to diamond, sapphire, and ruby, granite is the hardest natural product on earth. Once polished, natural granite will maintain its high gloss virtually forever. Normal use of kitchen knives, cutlery, and cookware leaves no scrat
