Taking Care of Your Quartz Surface

Quartz surfaces blend modern sophistication and timeless luxury with unbeatable strength and durability. The ever-lasting finish requires only simple and routine care to maintain its good looks.

 

Scratch-Resistant

​​Quartz has a scratch-resistant surface.  Nevertheless, avoid direct contact of sharp objects such as knives or screw drivers.​

Heat Tolerance

Quartz is more heat-resistant than other stone surfaces including most granite, marble and limestone.  However, like all stone material, quartz can be damaged by sudden and rapid temperature changes.  Therefore, we suggest that hot pots and pans can never be directly placed on the surface.  We also recommend a hot pad or trivet be placed on the surface under cooking units such as electric frying pans, crock pots, or roaster ovens.

Minimal Maintenance

Virtually maintenance free, quartz’s hard and non-porous surfaces are simple to clean and require no sealing to renew their luster.  In most cases, soap and water or a mild detergent is enough to keep your quartz surfaces looking like new.  If necessary, you can use a non-abrasive soft soap along with a non-scratch or delicate scrub pad.  Afterwards, thoroughly rinse with clean water to remove residue.  Note that non-polished finishing may require increased daily maintenance due to its distinctive appearance.

Stubborn Stains or Dried Spills

If needed, apply a non-abrasive household cleaner (a non-abrasive cleaner will not dull the surface shine) and rinse to remove residue.  To remove adhered material such as food, gum, nail polish or even dried paint, first scrape away excess material with a plastic putty knife and then use a damp cloth to remove any marks or residual dirt.  For extra-stubborn stains, a no-scratch Scotch-Brite® pad is recommended along with the non-abrasive cleaner such as Method Daily Granite.

Cleaning Agents to Avoid

Like any other surfaces, quartz can be permanently damaged if it is exposed to strong chemicals and solvents.  Never clean your quartz surface with products that contain Trichlorethane or Methylene chloride, such as paint removers or strippers.  Avoid the use of highly aggressive cleaning agents such as oven/grill cleaners and dishwasher polishing agents that have pH levels outside 5 to 11.  Products containing oils or powders may leave a residue and should be rinsed off thoroughly.  Should your surface accidentally be exposed to any of these damaging products, rinse immediately with clean water to neutralize the effect.