Countertops for a Germ-Free Kitchen

The kitchen is the heart of your home. It is more than a place where you cook, it is a place for where you have the best times with your loved ones. It’s obvious that you want the kitchen to be the cleanest spaces in your home, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

To ensure that your kitchen remains germ-free and to keep your kitchen as clean as possible –

• Wash dirty dishes, cutting boards, pots and pans immediately.
• Wash your hands all the time, including before starting meal prep or before you sit down to eat.
• Follow a cleaning routine that includes cleaning all surfaces regularly.
• Take out the trash often and wash your hands immediately after that.
• Clean up as you cook.
• Prevent contamination between foods by keeping raw meat away from other food.

Many beautiful countertop materials, like wood and natural stone, are porous and the natural, tiny cracks may allow germs to flourish. To prevent the presence and growth of harmful bacteria, viruses and other germs, you should have a non-porous countertop installed in your kitchen.

Quartz Countertops

Quartz is one of the most hygienic materials for countertops. It is made with natural minerals, polymers and resin which makes quartz countertops non-porous and bacteria can’t hide in it. Quartz countertops are easy to maintain too. You can clean your quartz countertop with a mild soap and water solution using a non-abrasive cleaning cloth.

Laminate Countertops

Modern laminate countertops offer a high-end look at an affordable price. Some brands even offer high-definition antimicrobial laminates that can create virtually any look that you want. While laminate countertops are durable, excessive amounts of water can make the countertop swell and allow bacteria, fungus or mold to grow.

Granite Countertops

Granite is a popular natural stone countertop material. When you have a countertop made with the highest-grade granite installed in your kitchen or bathroom, the surface is sealed with a sealer to reduce its porousness. Your professional countertop installation service expert or remodeler can seal the granite surface to prevent the harboring of harmful bacteria and other germs as well as maintain the countertops' natural beauty. If you have a granite countertop, you can ensure that the surface remains hygienic by using mild cleaners to clean your granite countertops. Avoid the use of harsh chemical cleaners or bleach.

Regardless of the material your kitchen countertop is made of, it is always recommended that you follow the necessary proper care and maintenance guidelines. In addition, follow all the precautions set out by the local health authorities or reliable sources, such as WHO, to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

If you are looking for experienced kitchen or bathroom remodeling services in Carlsbad, call North Star Kitchen and Bath at 760-846-2284.

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