Why do people think radon is in their countertop.
Is it true granite countertops have to breathe fro air.
Use trivets and potholders to protect your granite s sealant and keep it looking good long term.
Granite is a natural rock which makes it tough but it also means there are fissures striations and veins.
Sitting or standing on the countertop.
Radon is a colorless and odorless radioactive gas that is produced by the breakdown of decaying uranium.
You may have heard that granite is dangerous to use in countertops because it emits radon gas.
You can disinfect it occasionally with a solution of 91 isopropyl alcohol and water especially after a heavy out of cooking.
When materials such as granite are mined from the earth they naturally contain these radioactive elements and may occasionally emit radon gas.
At issue is whether some granite countertops emit dangerous levels of radiation especially the gas radon which is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking.
Otherwise you granite countertops are always ready for bear.
Experts agree that most.
Over years of exposure radon can cause cancer the primary health concern with this gas.
Radon can be found in soil rock air and even water.
Breathing new life into your kitchen countertops is easy if you know what to do.
As more people purchase granite countertops the cheaper it costs to have one in your home.
These are part of what makes granite a beautiful stone but these are also points of vulnerability.