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Cleaning and Maintenance

2007 Barbecue Island Owner’s Manual Page 11

LTR20071036, Rev. A

Cleaning and Maintenance

About Natural Stone

A natural characteristic of granite and marble is its

inherent lack of uniformity. Because it is a completely

natural material, it can have a great deal of variation in

color, shade, nish, tint, hardness, strength, and so on.

Any time you use natural stone, you can always expect

differences from one tile to the next. You will frequently

see dry seams, pit or fossils. These areas are often

lled in at the factory. Over time through normal use,

the ll may work its way out.

Even though stone tile is a natural product, it

nevertheless can be affected by extremes in weather.

Both marble and granite are decorative and durable,

but they have different compositions and wear

differently in the elements.

We recommend barbecue island owners keep their

island covered if they are concerned about damage

from constant exposure to weather. This is particularly

true in areas where there is snow, ice, or very hot

weather.

Stone is porous, especially marble, and often has

natural ssures in the surface. Constant exposure to

extreme heat or cold can cause these natural features

to expand and eventually crack.

Although the stone has been properly nished and is

suitable for use in an outdoor environment, Cal Spas

does not apply a weather sealant to our countertops.

We never wish to second-guess how our customers

want to use their barbecues or the locale they will use

them in, so we leave the choice of applying a weather

sealant entirely up to owners.

Cal Spas does not recommend any specic brand or

manufacturer, although there are literally hundreds

of excellent products on the market customers may

choose from.

In addition to maintaining the stone tile surfaces,

barbecue island owners need to know that the grout

between the tile, while it is durable, can also be

affected by both extremes in weather and by normal

use. Grout is much easier to repair than stone tile and

gaps between the tile can cause water to seep into the

barbecue island and cause damage to the interior.

In those instances where natural cracks occur, we

recommend having an experienced tile worker lling

them with a material of a complementary color. After

the ller sets and is sanded smooth, apply a weather

sealant to help prevent further cracking.

For the benets it yields, we cannot stress the

importance of regular preventive maintenance. It is

inexpensive and will help a barbecue island remain

attractive and in excellent condition for years.

Granite Top

Clean stone surfaces with a few drops of neutral

cleaner, stone soap (available from Monticello

Granite) or a mild liquid dishwashing detergent and

warm water.

Use a clean rag for best results.

Too much cleaner or soap may leave a lm and

cause streaks.

Do not use products that contain lemon, vinegar

or other acids on the granite the high acid content

may etch the surface.

Rinse the surface thoroughly after washing with the

soap solution and dry with a soft cloth.

Change the rinse water frequently.

Do not use scouring powders or creams; these

products contain abrasives that may scratch the

surface.

Do’s

Dust surfaces frequently

Clean surfaces with mild detergent or stone soap

Thoroughly rinse and dry the surface after washing

Blot up spills immediately

Don’ts

Don’t use vinegar, lemon juice or other cleaners

containing acids.

Don’t use cleaners that contain acid such as

bathroom cleaners, grout cleaners or tub & tile

cleaners.

Don’t use abrasive cleaners such as dry cleansers

or soft cleansers.

Don’t mix bleach and ammonia; this combination

creates a toxic and lethal gas.

Scratches and Chips

Small scratches are visible because they are lighter in

color than the surrounding areas. Making them darker

will hide them. On dark stones, we have had good

success using permanent black magic markers. Do

not use them on lighter stones. Apply the marker to the

scratch, let it dry, and then rub it off the surrounding

area.

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