Q. I hear granite stains easily. Is this true?

The key is to make sure your granite countertops are always properly sealed.

The sealer will not make the countertops stain proof; it will just give you more time to get the spill cleaned up. If you wipe up the spills as soon as they happen, you shouldn’t have any problems.

Be very careful with anything acidic, oily, red wines, fruit juices or food coloring. These items will also stain laminate, Corian (and other solid surface brands), and Silestone (and other quartz countertops).

Stains can be removed. Depending on the nature of the stain the most common method is a paste made of peroxide and cornstarch, applied to the area and allowed to dry will pull the stain from the stone.