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Originally Posted by look 171
I like soap stone but I don't like the maintaince.
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Soapstone looks naturally beautiful and therefore it is a preferred material for countertops.
Soapstone, as the name suggests, feels smooth and waxy to touch, just like touching dry soap. Nevertheless, it is very durable and ideal for countertops. It is a metamorphic rock and is formed under the earth’s surface. It takes millions of years to reach its texture and durability, and has to be quarried just like any other natural stone.
Nothing negative will happen to your soapstone if you choose not to apply mineral oil, or if you forget to apply mineral oil. Soapstone naturally darkens overtime on its own. Use 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. You can use any common household cleaners on your soapstone counters. You do not have to worry about staying from ammonia based cleaners, like you would with granite and marble.