Granite is easy enough to maintain, an annual reseal is all that's needed to keep staining at bay from everyday cooking and spills. Quartz takes even less looking after, just warm soapy water to keep it looking new. Commercial kitchens and busy homes often favour quartz for that reason, though we still fit plenty of granite for customers who simply prefer the character of natural stone. Either option should easily outlast the kitchen it's fitted into, with the right basic care.

