Counter-top Beauty
The best counter top for those who love to bake or make pasta with their own hands is marble which is cool and prevents pasta from drying out quickly. Marble has long been a favorite for such uses due to the luxury and beauty it possesses. Marble for cooking use may need no protection for it is beautiful on its own, but for other surfaces, they may need a coat of sealant hence they will get water logged and can crumble if repeatedly exposed to acids such as vinegar and other cleaning agents. Granite is also a favorite due to again the natural beauty of the patterns and designs that reflects with changes in lighting as the day progresses. These counter tops require the same care as marble for as with any natural stones, they can get damaged and will crack if improperly installed.
Wood has been used as a counter top for a long time due to its good anti-bacterial qualities due to the tannin in the bark which is an effective anti-bacterial agent. It kills bacteria and discourages growth of those nasty, disease causing germs and bacteria. Clean them after every use and get a separate cutting board for meats to prevent cross-contamination of food items. Protect them with natural varnishes that are sfae for use on such items and steer away from those containing VOC’s that can release harmful vapors that are known to cause cancer
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