Care and Maintenance Guides
Granite
Daily Cleaning
- Use soft cloth with mild dish soap and warm water
- Avoid abrasive cleaners or scouring pads
- Wipe surfaces dry immediately to prevent water spots
Stain Prevention
- Immediately blot spills, do not wipe
- Use coasters under glasses and trivets under hot dishes
- Seal granite annually to maintain stain resistance
Protection Techniques
- Use cutting boards to prevent scratches
- Avoid placing heavy items directly on surface edges
- Keep acidic substances (citrus, vinegar) away from surface
What to Avoid
- Harsh chemicals like bleach or ammonia
- Acidic cleaners
- Placing extremely hot pans directly on surface
- Using granite surface as cutting board
Professional Maintenance
- Professional re-sealing recommended every 12-18 months
- Inspect for chips or cracks annually
- Professional deep cleaning every 2-3 years
Repair
- Small chips can often be repaired with color-matched epoxy
- Large damage requires professional restoration
Quartz
Daily Care
- Wipe surfaces with mild soap and warm water
- Use soft cloth or sponge
- Dry with clean microfiber cloth to prevent water spots
Cleaning Techniques
- Use non-abrasive, pH-neutral cleaners
- Avoid harsh chemicals like bleach or ammonia
- Immediately clean spills to prevent potential staining
Protective Practices
- Always use cutting boards
- Place hot pans on trivets or heat-resistant mats
- Use coasters under glasses and bottles
What to Avoid
- Do not use abrasive scrubbing pads
- Prevent direct knife contact with surface
- Avoid extreme temperature changes
Stain Removal
- For stubborn stains, use specialized quartz surface cleaner
- Gently apply with soft cloth
- Do not use excessive force or harsh scrubbing
Long-Term Maintenance
- Professional deep cleaning annually
- Inspect for any chips or cracks
- Reseal surface if recommended by manufacturer
Tip: Always consult your specific quartz surface manufacturer’s guidelines for best results.
Marble
Daily Care
- Wipe surfaces with soft, damp microfiber cloth
- Use pH-neutral stone cleaners
- Immediately blot spills to prevent staining
- Avoid abrasive cleaners or scrubbing pads
Cleaning Techniques
- Clean with warm water and mild dish soap
- Dry thoroughly after cleaning
- For tough stains, use specialized marble poultice
- Reseal every 6-12 months depending on usage
Protective Practices
- Use coasters under glasses and trivets under hot items
- Apply stone sealant annually
- Use cutting boards to prevent scratches
- Avoid direct contact with acidic substances (citrus, vinegar, wine)
What to Avoid
- Harsh chemical cleaners
- Vinegar or citrus-based products
- Bleach
- Abrasive scrubbing tools
- Leaving spills unattended
Repair
- Address chips or cracks promptly
- Consult professional stone restoration experts for significant damage
- Minor scratches can often be buffed out with specialized marble polishing kit
Ultra Compact Surfaces
Daily Cleaning
- Wipe with soft, damp cloth
- Use mild, non-abrasive soap
- Avoid harsh chemicals or scouring pads
Stain Removal
- Blot spills immediately
- Use pH-neutral cleaner
- For tough stains, apply specialized surface cleaner
- Avoid bleach or acidic solutions
Scratch Prevention
- Use cutting boards
- Place hot items on trivets
- Avoid dragging heavy objects
- Clean with microfiber cloth
Long Term Care
- Reseal surfaces annually
- Inspect for potential damage
- Address chips or cracks promptly
- Avoid extreme temperature changes
Professional Maintenance
- Schedule professional inspection every 2-3 years
- Repair minor damages early
- Consider professional deep cleaning periodically
Do Not
- Do not use steel wool
- Do not use abrasive cleaners
- Do not expose to prolonged direct sunlight
- Do not use as structural support