Is there any special maintenance required for soapstone?
No. There is actually not any special maintenance required for soapstone countertops. Most of our customers choose to apply mineral oil to the surface of their soapstone countertops, but it is not necessary for the maintenance of soapstone countertops. Mineral oil can be applied to the surface only to darken the stone and enhance soapstone’s natural beauty. Soapstone appears naturally as a light grey, chalky looking surface. When mineral oil is applied to the soapstone, the color will darken to a deep charcoals or black. For some varieties of soapstone, the veining will really come to life. The mineral oil is not sealing the soapstone or protecting the soapstone, but merely darkening the soapstone.
