A yearly reseal keeps granite protected against everyday staining, and it's not a difficult job once it's part of your routine. Quartz requires none of that, staying clean with just warm soapy water. In commercial kitchens or particularly busy households, that lower maintenance often tips the decision toward quartz, though granite remains a popular choice for anyone who values the natural variation in the stone. Either option should easily outlast the kitchen it's fitted into, with the right basic care.

