- December 2, 2021
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- Quartz
How to Clean Quartz Countertops
Quartz is man-made or engineered that is made from crushed quartz mixed with resins and coloring.
All-natural quartz needs to be sealed once or twice a year to maintain its stone quality. Once installed, this luxurious material only needs to be cleaned once to maintain its beautiful appearance.
Cleaning Up Normal Messes
Commercial quartz is non-porous, which means it doesn’t absorb and collect marks. However, it’s still a good idea to clean it up. Hot water is more effective than cold water at removing sticky dirt. Dip a cloth in warm, soapy water. You probably won’t need anything new except a gentle soap solution to keep a quartz countertop clean. These types of substances can damage quartz with repeated use.
Wash the countertop with fresh water. Squeeze and re-wet the cloth or sponge, then wipe over the countertops one more time to remove the last traces of soap. Blot up the frozen water with a paper towel and allow the quartz to air dry.
Deep cleaning quartz
Scrape away the grime. You might find it difficult to remove the frozen, dried marks with just soap and water. In these situations, you can use a plastic scraper to scrape off the grime on the spot. It will be helpful for you to spray that dirt with lukewarm water to soften and remove it with just a little effort.
Things to note
- Break down stubborn stains using a vinegar solution.
- Vinegar is a useful natural cleaner, but it may have a sour smell.
- Treat stubborn stains with specific cleaning products. Lightly apply the cleaner to the countertop then wipe away the dirt
- Ordinary rubbing alcohol may also help loosen unwanted substances.
- Spray the countertop occasionally with a glass cleaner.
- Common household products like Windex, Clorox Multi-Surface, and 3M Glass Cleaner are safe for quartz.
Use only flexible plastic scrapers (not metal) or non-abrasive sponges. Soak paper towels in hot water and then use them to cover large areas of dirt. Never clean quartz with steel wool, sandpaper, pumice stone, or any other harsh bristle brush. Commercial quartz is non-porous, which means it doesn’t absorb and collect marks. However, it’s still a good idea to clean it up immediately after dropping anything, bits of food, and any other kind of dirt to eliminate the chance of it settling on the countertop.