Tips for Routine Cleaning and Removing Stains on Quartz Surfaces
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.
