Routine Cleaning

Cleaning Quartz surfaces require only simple and routine care to maintain its good looks. In most cases, soap and water or a mild detergent is all that is required to maintain the shine. For tougher blemishes, apply a non-abrasive cleaner such as Soft Scrub® Liquid Gel with Bleach or a mild degreaser on a damp cloth and wipe the surface. Rinse with warm water to wash away the
residue and dry with paper towel.

Weekly, the surface should be cleaned with Soft Scrub® Liquid Gel with Bleach and thoroughly dried. We recommend a thorough cleaning of the Quartz surface on a regular basis (because of the patina that will develop on the surface from day-to-day use) to keep the surface as beautiful as the day it was installed. If you have heavy patina build-up from using non-approved cleaners, please contact our Customer Care department for detailed instructions on how best to remove it.

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Common Spills and Stubborn Food Stains

Includes stains such as: ink, markers, paint, food coloring, herbs and spices, red wine, mustard, coffee/tea, fruits

Cleaning product:
• Dawn Soap or mild detergent
• Soft Scrub® Liquid Gel with Bleach

Instructions:
Thoroughly rinse off the soap or mild detergent with warm water after use and dry with soft cloth or paper towel. If needed, apply a generous amount of a non-abrasive cleaner, such as Soft Scrub® Liquid Gel with Bleach, to a damp soft cloth (not directly onto the surface). Wipe the area using a circular motion, rinsing thoroughly with water and dry with soft cloth or paper towel.

Those wishing to use environmentally safe cleaners may also use a combination of 50/50 vinegar and water, rinsing and drying the surface thoroughly afterwards.

Dried Spills

Includes adhered material such as: food, gum, nail polish

Cleaning product:
• Soft Scrub® Liquid Gel with Bleach

Instructions:
To remove adhered material, first carefully scrape away the excess material with a plastic putty knife and then clean the surface with a damp cloth to remove any marks left behind and any residual dirt. Do not use any abrasive pads to clean tougher dirt as abrasives
can damage the finish/sheen of your countertops

Oil

Includes stains such as: olive oil, canola oil, machine oils

Cleaning product:
• Soft Scrub® Liquid Gel with Bleach
• Dawn Soap

Instructions:
Apply a delicate cleaning product on the surface if necessary (soap and water will often suffice) and allow it to sit for five minutes. Wipe clean with a damp cloth and material disintegrates with ease.

Avoid soaps with plan oils as they may leave a film build-up on the surface.

Cosmetics

Includes stains such as: hair shampoo, medical creams, make-up

Cleaning product:
• Soft Scrub® Liquid Gel with Bleach

Instructions:
Apply the cleaning product to a damp cloth. After a few seconds, wipe with a clean cloth and water then wipe dry.

Metal and Rust Marks

Includes marks such as: knives and metal pots

Cleaning product:
• Bar Keepers Friend Powder

Instructions:
Special use for spot cleaning ONLY. Because of the abrasive nature of this cleaner, use Bar Keepers Friend Power only as follows: Place a small amount on a damp cloth. Using very light pressure, wipe the area where the marks are in a circular motion, rinsing thoroughly with warm water and dry with a soft cloth or paper towel. Do not use a scouring pad.

Other Stains

Includes stains such as: soap stains, hard water deposits, blood, glue from adhesive tape

Cleaning Products:
• Soft Scrub® Liquid Gel with Bleach
• Alcohol
• 50/50 combination of vinegar and water

Soft Scrub® Liquid Gel with Bleach should remove most dirt and spills. For tougher spills or dried-on stains, apply alcohol to a cloth and let sit for a few minutes. Wipe clean with a damp cloth or paper towel then dry the surface. To remove hard water deposits, treat the surface with a 50/50 combination of vinegar and water before wiping.