Quartz Worktop Care & Maintenance
How to care for your new countertop
Quartz worktops are man-made engineered stone consisting mainly of raw quartz mixed with other materials such as resins, polymers and dyes which combine to produce a durable and non-scratch surface with uniform colour and consistency. Like all stone worktops they require suitable care and maintenance to keep them as good as new.
Care & Maintenance Guidelines:
With proper care and maintenance, your Quartz work surface can, and will last a lifetime. Follow these basic guidelines to keep the appearance of your work surface in perfect condition and avoid any damaging effects.
Routine Cleaning:
It is highly recommended that you remain vigilant when it comes to cleaning up spillages of common household items such as tea, coffee, wine, vinegar, fruit juice, cooking sauces etc. It is far easier to clean up these spills when they happen, before they become dried in and stubborn.
Care & Maintenance Guidelines
To clean, use the special quartz cleaner or alternatively a damp cloth, and if necessary, a small amount of non-bleach, non-abrasive liquid cleanser with a non-abrasive cleaning pad. Rinse thoroughly with water and dry with paper or cloth towels.
Removal of Dried-in Spills:
Some items harden as they dry and become more difficult to remove from your work surface. To tackle these kinds of spillages, firstly remove any excess with a blunt plastic scraper, then clean the surface with a damp cloth and if necessary, a small amount of non-bleach, non-abrasive liquid cleanser. Rinse thoroughly and dry with paper or cloth towels.
Avoiding Oils, Chemicals, Dyes and Solvents:
Oils, chemicals, dyes, and solvents can permanently damage your work surface. If you do spill any of these types of products on your work surface, blot up IMMEDIATELY and rinse with plenty of clean water, repeating if necessary. Dry with paper or cloth towels. Avoid using stripping agents, grease removers, caustic soda or products that have a PH value above 10 Quartz. Do not use solvents that contain dichloromethane, chloromethane or methylene chloride.
Please note that oils and dyes capable of staining can be found in common food items. For example Chinese or Indian take-aways. Therefore, please do not allow spillages from these types of products to remain on work surfaces for any prolonged amount of time.
Heat:
Whilst your work surfaces will withstand moderate degrees of heat we recommend the use of pan stands where possible. Do not place objects recently removed from heat directly onto Quartz work surfaces.
Direct Sunlight Exposure:
Avoid leaving your Quartz directly exposed to ultraviolet rays for any prolonged length of time as this can be responsible for fading the colour.
Chipping and Cracking:
Avoid dropping, knocking or rubbing objects on the edges of Quartz work surfaces.