And now we turn to stainless steel countertops. First up, the good: Overall, they're super durable. Everyday countertop wear and tear such as hot pans, acidic spills and/or oily spills are no match for stainless steel. Plus, due to single-piece fabrication, are no seams to hold bacteria-inducing food pieces or germs. Just keep 'em properly cleaned and there won't be any rust, corrosion or stains to put up with.