Builder offers sealed granite or a very, limited selection of Omega Stone (quartz).

I prefer quartz for the easy maintenance as we are sloppy cooks. I like to occasionally use Clorox Clean Up on my sink and counter tops.

The quartz selection offered is not like the multiple samples at Home Depot or Lowes, instead the 3 choices are an off white, a grey and a beige, all with tiny specks of black,grey and brown. They are very bland but are low maintenance.

The granite sample we're considering goes well with the cabinets and flooring. The granite manufacturers strongly advise against any use of chlorine bleach products

Have any granite owners, abused their granite by use of chlorine or spills of lemon juice, wine or vinegar? What happened to your granite? Did it etch, fade, discolor?

Cosmetically the sealed granite (Ming Gold) looks great, but seems to need too much babying and care. The quartz choices are bland but easy care.

Please help me make a decision!