Maintenance Tips for Quartz Countertops

Quartz is a beautiful and a durable countertop material. Among the reasons homeowners go for quartz when it comes to designing their countertops is because it comes in a variety of patterns and colors. Note that these patterns depend on the fineness achieved during the quartz grinding and pigmentation process. Coarsely ground quartz has a freckled appearance while fine quartz has a smooth appearance. Whichever the appearance used on your quartz countertops, you will need some safety precautions to ensure that it lasts long.

The resin used in the manufacture of engineered quartz makes it stain-resistant, tough and non-porous. Countertops made of quartz don’t develop depressions or dips with time, and this implies that they continue looking great for many years. But you still need to ensure that the countertop isn’t exposed to risks and environments that can affect them negatively.

Avoid Scratches & Cuts

Though countertops made of quartz tend to be durable and hard, you must be very careful when using knives and other hard and sharp kitchen tools. Avoid using the countertop; and instead use the chopping board because chopping stuff on the countertop can leave scratches and cuts that will make your countertop look older than it is.

Clean The Countertop Carefully

If liquids and debris spill on your countertop, simply wipe it with a vinegar-and-water solution or any other kitchen cleaning solution. If you have to use other substances to wipe the counter, consider using a non-abrasive cleaning material and a non-abrasive cleaner and after wiping the counter, rinse it with clean water.

If tough substances have dried on the counter, don’t use a hammer to crash them unless you no longer need the quartz countertop. Instead, use a plastic scraper to remove the tough substance and gently wipe the counter clean. After cleaning your countertop, always dry it using a soft cloth or a towel.

Be Careful With Chemicals & Stains

When strong dyes, chemicals, and solvents spill on a countertop made of quartz, it can discolor the quartz permanently. Therefore, if these chemicals accidentally spill on your countertop wipe them off as soon as you can and rinse the surface with plenty of clean water.

If the countertop is exposed to persistent stains, you may use products like the adhesive removers to scrub the counter surface and rinse with clean water. You should never use products that have oil soaps, tarnish, topical liquids and bleach to clean a countertop made of quartz. Such products tend to minimize the glossiness and overall quality of quartz.

Minimize Heat Damage

When strong dyes, chemicals, and solvents spill on a countertop made of quartz, it can discolor the quartz permanently. Therefore, if these chemicals accidentally spill on your countertop wipe them off as soon as you can and rinse the surface with plenty of clean water.

If the countertop is exposed to persistent stains, you may use products like the adhesive removers to scrub the counter surface and rinse with clean water. You should never use products that have oil soaps, tarnish, topical liquids and bleach to clean a kitchen countertop made of quartz. Such products tend to minimize the glossiness and overall quality of quartz.