Countertops are a big industry - topping $80 billion worldwide annually. Natural stone, like granite, is still the (you’ll excuse the expression) biggest slice of that huge number. Anyone who’s had a granite countertop installed knows they don’t come cheap, but considering their durability and looks they’re an excellent investment, provided you keep them properly maintained.Risky BusinessWhile some granite countertops come with a limited warr...

What’s the problem?The problem is oxygen. It interacts with almost everything and when it interacts with metals like brass, copper and bronze, the result is the nasty green oxide that artists generously describe as “patina”. There are times when a patina is a nice aesthetic touch, but for those cases where that nasty green buildup is unwanted or unwelcome, then it’s Flitz to the rescue! But… be warned, it’s a multi-step process! the TarnishT...

What’s the difference? Is there a difference?It doesn’t matter whether it’s your car, your boat, your guns, your hunting knives or even Grandma Pearl’s special set of silverware that gets dragged out for the holidays, the answers tend to be pretty much the same. So… let’s dig in and get this sorted out.What you’re working on may not be as important as the desired end result. (But not always.)In most cases, both waxes and sealants do not direc...