Care & maintenance
Caring for your quartz countertops.
Quartz is the closest thing to a no-maintenance countertop — engineered from natural quartz crystal and resin, non-porous, and never in need of sealing. “Low maintenance” isn’t “no rules,” though. Here’s how to keep a quartz top looking new for decades.
Daily care
Warm water, mild dish soap, a soft cloth — that’s the whole routine. Wipe spills promptly (wine, coffee, and juice can discolor if left to sit), rinse, and dry. Sugary spills deserve extra promptness, since they can pit the surface over time.
What to avoid
- Direct heat — always use a trivet under hot pans; heat can scorch the resin.
- Cutting on the surface — quartz is scratch-resistant, not scratch-proof. Use a board.
- Harsh chemicals — bleach, oven cleaner, and strong acids attack the resin binder.
- Abrasive scrubbers — steel wool and scouring pads dull the finish.
- Prolonged direct sunlight — can fade color over years, worth knowing for sunrooms.
Can I use disinfecting wipes?
Sparingly. Wipes are convenient, but used frequently or left sitting on the surface they can be harsh on quartz. A safer disinfectant is a diluted isopropyl alcohol solution (around 70%), wiped on and rinsed off.
Deep cleaning & stains
For build-up, use a non-abrasive cleaner made for quartz. A baking-soda paste lifts stubborn spots; a gentle degreaser handles cooking oils; rubbing alcohol takes care of ink. Work gently and rinse well — the surface will do the rest.
Thinking about quartz for your kitchen? See what we fabricate on our quartz page, or come compare brands in the showroom.