Cleaning Quartz can be deep and daily. Daily cleaning allows you to maintain a beautiful appearance for more than one decade. Deep cleansing helps get rid of stubborn stains. If you properly care for the countertop, then its appearance can remain in its original state for 20-40 years.
If you clean the tabletop every day, the surface will not change color even after 10 years. Use warm water and a surfactant detergent for daily wiping. It is worth refraining from using hard brushes or metal scrapers, as this can lead to a violation of the integrity of the coating. It is best to use soft sponges and products that do not contain:
- Chlorine.
- Abrasive components.
- Alkali.
The above components can cause damage to the quartz agglomerate, so you should refrain from using drugs that are not intended for artificial stone. If coloring liquids have spilled on the surface or heavily pigmented products have been lying, then it is better to immediately wipe the countertop with special compounds. Greasy stains that occur during cooking can be removed with a sponge and dishwashing detergent.
There are a number of products that are designed for deep cleaning of quartz. On light types of artificial stone, dirt easily remains from various products:
- Turmeric.
- Beets.
- Guilt.
- Tea.
- Coffee.
- Greenery.
- Berries.
If the stain was not removed in a timely manner, then cleaning the surface can be significantly complicated. You can use bleach on white surfaces, but if the color of the countertop is different, then you should not use bleach.
The main rule about caring for a quartz countertop is not to leave a stain for long. The longer the dirt eats into the surface, the more difficult it is to remove it. For example, a wine stain is clearly visible on a light quartz stone; if it is not removed for several days, it will remain on the surface. The dirt is quickly absorbed into the polyester resin, which is used as a binder.
Important! It is very difficult to remove green stains if they have dried on a quartz surface.
If the stain has appeared on the countertop for a long time, you can try removing it with rubbing alcohol. It is better to use undiluted alcohol, because the higher the degree, the easier it is to deal with the pollution. The stain must be soaked several times in alcohol. If this does not help, you will have to use a cardinal method – polishing with a special tool, with which a thin layer of quartz is removed, and with it the pollution. The worktop is then polished to restore its shine while protecting it from damage. Of course, this is an extreme measure; it is used only when other methods have proved ineffective.
Other helpful tips for caring for your quartz countertop:
- grease stains can be easily removed with dishwashing gel and a hob brush;
- a special product is required to remove limescale;
- it is strictly forbidden to clean the quartz surface with aggressive bleaching agents if the composition contains abrasive particles;
- it is not recommended to use alkali-based products, soda, as well as compositions containing chlorine;
- be sure to purchase holders for hot dishes, since the quartz surface deteriorates from exposure to high temperatures;
- wet soft wipes are perfect for daily care; they are moistened with clean water, which is safe for a quartz surface;
- When choosing a product for caring for a quartz countertop, carefully study the composition; it should not contain hydrofluoric acids, trichloroethane or methylene chloride.
Quartz is sensitive to mechanical stress, so if possible, avoid hitting with heavy objects. If you find a chip or crack on the countertop, most likely you will have to invite specialists who have special tools available.