Quartz countertops are a popular choice among consumers looking for a stain-resistant stone that doesn’t require much maintenance. However, understanding how to clean quartz countertops is important because a stain-resistant material shouldn’t be left off of the chore wheel. The good news is that you don’t need very many materials to give your countertops a good scrub and keeping your kitchen clean has never been this easy.
Before hopping into your cleaning you should familiarize yourself with the types of products and solutions to avoid. Keeping your quartz at its best is only half the battle; avoiding damaging products is one of the keys to ensuring that your countertops are healthy.
What Cleaning Products To Avoid
Avoid using any products that are highly acidic or alkaline. Supplies like wax cleaners, bleach, paint removers, oven cleaners, or nail polish removers should never touch the surface of your quartz countertops. If you have a spill involving any of these items you should get to it right away with a soft cloth and mild detergent.
You should keep away from any rough sponges as well since you don’t want to leave any scratches on the surface.
How To Clean Quartz Countertops
Here are some of the best methods and products to use when you’re handling your quartz countertops.
Window Cleaner
- Glass or surface cleaner
- Paper towel
As we know, glass or surface cleaners like Windex are powerful products that promise to remove any tough stains and grime from our home. Since quartz is a stronger stone than granite it can handle a stronger cleaner like Windex or Lysol. You don’t need anything abrasive to remove stains so all you need to do is spray any tough spots with a glass or surface cleaner and wipe it with a paper towel.
Dishwashing Detergent
- Rag or soft cloth
- Warm water
- Dishwashing detergent
To remove surface stains like spills or food crumbs you only need to tackle the area immediately with a soft cloth, and warm water. Use a rag or soft sponge that has been soaked in warm water to remove any surface stains without issues.
You can also use a mild dishwashing detergent to remove any spills or food residue that you couldn’t reach right away. It’s important to get to stains as soon as you can before it settles into the quartz. But, if you couldn’t get to it on time you can use a sponge or soft cloth saturated with dishwashing detergent to better remove them from the surface.
Baking Soda
Similar to granite countertops, you can create your own baking soda poultice to bring up some of those stubborn stains without harming your quartz. Make a thick paste using baking soda and water and rub it in with a soft cloth or sponge.
Tips For Future Protection
One of the best things you can do for your quartz countertops is to give it a thorough wipe down once a day or at the very least after every meal preparation. You should also be tackling any spills as soon as they occur in order to prevent permanent stains or having any liquid soak into the quartz.
Having a quartz countertop means having a more durable surface, but you should still use this guide to properly clean your counters so you can have a shiny, clean kitchen every time!
