We recommend using mild soap and water to clean your soapstone countertops. Because soapstone is dense and non-porous, it is very germ and bacteria resistant. Soapstone is naturally a clean surface. That being said, you can use any common household cleaners on your soapstone counters. You do not have to worry about using ammonia based cleaners, like you would with granite and marble.

Soapstone is a metamorphic rock which comes in varying degrees of hardness. It is composed of talc, magnesium silicate, and chlorite. See similar questions...

Soapstone is a very durable, proven countertop material, but it can be scratched. The good news if you do not like the scratches, they can be buffed out with standard sand paper. Often what appears to be a scratch is actually the mineral oil being removed form the surface. Usually the "scratch" can be removed just by applying mineral oil to the area. Many of our customers like the patina that develops over time with their soapstone countertops. See similar questions...

It's a darker natural stone and comes in shades of grayish to green to blues, and charcoal gray. Random markings include white veining, shades of green, amber or beige in the shape of veins or other formations. See similar questions...

The price will depend on your location and also the availability. It is usually priced about the same as an expensive granite. Located near the Twin Cities? Get a free estimate on Soapstone Countertops. See similar questions...

Nothing negative will happen to your soapstone if you choose not apply mineral oil, or if you forget to apply mineral oil. Over time the stone will darken naturally on its own. You will notice the soapstone darkening quicker around the high use areas, such as the sink, stovetop, prep areas, etc. If initially you leave your counters un-oiled and months later you want to oil them, that is fine. You do not have to commit to oiling soapstone the day it is installed. See similar questions...

No, sealers are used on stones that are porous, or stones that will etch. Soapstone is not porous and it will not etch. See similar questions...

Backsplashes, bathroom vanities, bathtubs, benches, bowls, cooking pots, countertops, fireplaces, fireplace fireboxes, fireplace surrounds, floors, furnaces, lintels, pizza stones, planters, sculptures, shower stalls, sinks, table tops, and window sills. If you can imagine it, you can probably use soapstone. See similar questions...

Artistic soapstone has a high talc content, is very soft, and is used for carvings, chalks, and welders pencils. No. Soapstone countertops can be placed directly on your cabinet frames with a silicone adhesive. Your cabinets must be sturdy. See similar questions...

A soapstone countertop will last many lifetimes. It is a dense natural stone which allows nothing to penetrate it, not even bacteria. It is impossible to stain and unaffected by heat. See similar questions...

A simple wipe with mineral oil and the small scratches are gone. For deeper scratches, a light sanding followed by mineral oil will remove any scratches. See similar questions...

To avoid inconsistant color or tone. Soapstone oxidizes (turns dark) when it is exposed to water, grease, and oils. Treating your soapstone with mineral oil will keep the oxidation uniform across the entire surface. Mineral oil will also bring out the richness of your stone's natural color, making the color deeper and more dramatic. See similar questions...

A convection system ensures good air circulation around the stove and therefore good heating distribution in the space being heated. Soapstone/tile covering also traps heat and ensures stable heat output long after use. See similar questions...

All of our instruments are subjected to autoclave sterilization ? the same process that responsible hospitals and dental offices use. The autoclave is spore tested monthly to ensure it is in proper working order and these results are on display on the wall beside the front counter. Items or areas that are impossible to sterilize in this manner are covered by plastic barriers which are disposed of at the end of the procedure. See similar questions...

Special care must be taken with the socket until healing is complete. In the immediate time period after your surgery, the closed eyelid should be wiped gently with a cotton ball moistened with the sterile eye solution given to you when you are discharged; drops or ointment may also be prescribed. This helps to keep the socket free from infection. The healing process usually takes about two to four weeks. When you receive your ocular prosthesis, you may wash your face normally. See similar questions...

You can clean the blades of your skates by wiping them with a towel to keep them dry after using them. Make sure you do this after each wearing. With the material skates are made of, there's not a lot of maintenance and cleaning needed to the boot. See similar questions...