Preserving the beauty of your home – natural stone

At Omicron Granite we know the natural stone you purchase for your home or office is an investment that will give you many years of beautiful service. Simple care and maintenance will help preserve your stone's beauty for generations to come.

Care and Cleaning

Clean stone surfaces with a few drops of neutral cleaner, stone soap or a mild liquid dishwashing detergent and warm water. Do not use products containing lemon, vinegar or other acids as these may etch or dull the surface of some stones - particularly marble, limestone, travertine and onyx. Ordinary spills pose no special problem for granite countertops. But promptly wipe up any spills that contain alcohol or citrus juices. In food preparation areas, a penetrating sealer may need to be applied. Check with your installer for recommendations.

Omicron Supplies offers a complete line of cleaners and sealing products specifically designed for natural stone! You may purchase cleaning and polishing products directly from us. We also sell sealing and other stone products to your installer. 

Granite - voted #1 in cleanability! When tested against stainless steel, laminate, wood, and other countertop surfaces granite was voted #1 by the Hospitality Institute of Technology and Management.

And remember, unlike manmade products such as Corian, Granite is virtually unscratchable, hot pots do not melt its surface, and it has a natural, beautiful appearance that man cannot duplicate. Granite is often less expensive than products such as Corian and those made from quartz - and is a beautiful investment for your home. You can't say that about solid surface materials!

Stone colors and appearance

Granites and marbles are quarried throughout the world in a variety of colors with varying mineral compositions. Much of our granite comes from Brazil and India. Marble comes mostly from Italy, Spain and Mexico. In most cases, marbles and granites can be identified by visible particles at the surface of the stone. Marble will normally show "veins" whereas the minerals in granite will typically appear as small flecks distributed throughout the stone. Each type of stone is unique and will vary in color and markings.

Our Photo Gallery page will give you a glimpse of the many varieties of natural stone. However, we highly recommend you visit our warehouse/showroom when it is time to choose your stone. Images on web sites or in magazines do not always convey the exact coloring of a particular stone. To see the real beauty, it is best to see the real thing!