How to Maintain Quartz Countertops
Quartz countertops are a popular choice for both bathrooms and kitchens due to their economical price, beauty and durability. They come in a variety of colors to match any preference and design styles. You can easily maintain the surface of a quartz countertop keeping them looking shiny and new for years to come.
- Clean your quartz countertops with a mild cleaner such as dish detergent and water for daily cleaning. This is often all that is needed to keep your quartz countertops clean. If you want an all-natural option cleaning quartz, you can use two parts of water to one part of vinegar to create a cleaning solution that will clean your quartz countertops with ease.
- Do not use harsh commercial cleaning products on quartz countertops. Avoid any cleaning products that contain harsh chemicals or bleach as these chemicals can damage the surface of the countertops as well as wear off the protective coating.
- Do not place hot pots or pans on the surface of an unprotected countertop. If you are going to place hot pots and pans on the counter it is best that you use a heat plate or pot holder to absorb the heat and protect the surface of the countertop.
- Do not cut right on the surface of your quartz countertops. Although this material is strong and durable, the sharp edge of a knife could cut into the protective coating causing the surface of the quarts to become unprotected from germs or stains.
- Polish the surface of a quartz countertop with a small amount of baby oil to give it a shine. Add a small amount of baby oil to a dry rag and then rub it into the surface of the quartz countertop using a circular motion until the entire surface has been shined.