Countertop Care and Maintenance
Quartz
General Cleaning
Normal cleaning requires only a damp cloth and a mild household detergent. Dry with a clean, soft cloth. For sanitizing surfaces, multi-surface cleaners, Lysol products, and diluted vinegar-type cleaners are fine.
Spills & Stains
While quartz is stain-resistant, some stains are more difficult to remove than others. If mild, soapy water doesn’t remove the stain, you can apply Softscrub gel to a damp cloth or sponge, then wipe the area in a circular motion. Remove any residue with mild soapy water and dry with towel.
– Magic Erasers are also very effective at removing stubborn stains.
Avoid
- Harsh chemicals or solvents
- Chlorine-based products (like dichloromethane, found in paint-stripper and oven cleaners)
- Products containing bleach or ammonia
- Products with a PH greater than 12
- Hot cookware directly on the countertop surface; use a hot-pad or trivet
Natural Stone
General Cleaning
Natural stone can be cleaned with warm, mild soapy water (watered down dish soap and water rinse). Dry and polish with a microfiber cloth. A clean/polish/protector is a good way to protect your stone between annual sealing. We sell this 3-in-1 cleaner at all our showrooms.
Water Marks / Stains
Natural Stone is porous and sometimes takes longer to dry than you’d expect. To avoid these prolonged wet marks, don’t let water or oily substances sit on the countertop for an extended period of time.
Acetone can be used on stubborn spots or stains. The acetone will strip the countertop of sealer in that area, so be sure to re-seal that area when it’s all dried out.
Avoid
- Harsh chemicals or solvents
- Chlorine-based products (like dichloromethane, found in paint-stripper and oven cleaners)
- Products containing bleach or ammonia
- Products with a PH greater than 12
- Hot cookware directly on the countertop surface; use a hot-pad or trivet