Quartz is often used in the kitchen as a kitchen countertop material. Because compared to marble and granite, its material is harder and easier to clean, making daily maintenance easier. Quartz materials are generally composed of a mixture of 90% quartz and 10% polymer materials. They are not breathable, so there is no need to worry about stains penetrating. But this does not mean that you can turn a blind eye to it, because most quartz materials are white, so yellowing may also occur.
But don’t worry too much, as long as you use the right methods and tools, cleaning is very simple. If you don’t know how to do it, we have provided you with detailed steps.
Before we start, we need you to confirm that the material of your countertop is quartz, because each material requires different methods to clean. And some materials look similar to the naked eye, but if you use cleaning agents to damage them, the manufacturer may not continue the warranty for you due to human damage. So we need you to confirm the material of the countertop again. You can find the invoice provided when you purchased it or confirm it directly with the supplier. After confirmation, we can start.
Tools needed
Rubber gloves
Fiber rag
Fetergent
Quartz countertop polish
Warm water
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How to Clean Quartz Countertops
- Clean all the items on the countertop, such as tableware placed outside and some large appliances, such as rice cookers, microwave ovens, etc. If you can move them, try to move them to other places temporarily. The underside of these appliances is also a key area for collecting dirt. If the food that falls in is not cleaned up in time, it may stick to the countertop and become impossible to clean when you find it.
- Wipe the countertop with a dry rag to remove some food fragments to avoid being affected by these things and preventing smooth wiping when the cleaning officially starts.
- You can mix warm water and a small amount of detergent into a spray bottle, spray the mixture all over the countertop, and then wet the fiber rag with warm water. Remember that it is best to choose plant-based cleaners, and it is best not to use some strong chemical cleaners, which may damage the countertop.
- Then you can wipe it with a rag. Especially in places where electrical appliances are placed, there may be a lot of dust. You can use spray to cover it more. If you encounter some difficult stains, you can soak them with warm water and dish soap, then wait for a while and then wipe them off with a rag. Remember not to use sharp objects to scrape violently, as this will leave marks on your countertop.
- It is best to clean the rag and then use a clean rag to clean the countertop.
- This is not over yet. In order to keep your countertop white and not yellow, you need to spray a polish specifically for quartz countertops again at this time. It can remove oil stains and remove yellow stains. You can use it directly for daily care.
- In the last step, wipe the countertop clean with a clean wet rag again, and then wipe it again with a clean dry rag to ensure the countertop is dry.
How often to clean it
Cleaning the countertop is not a very complicated matter. Presumably compared with other complicated cleaning tasks in the kitchen, countertop cleaning mainly involves daily wiping. Therefore, after daily use of the kitchen, there will usually be some oil stains or garbage. It is best to clean it up immediately, because the longer it takes, the more difficult it will be to clean it up, and it may not be possible to completely clean it up in the end.
In addition to daily cleaning, for the deep cleaning mentioned above, it is best to do it once a week. This can not only clean and maintain the countertop, but also effectively remove the odor in the kitchen. The scent of the detergent will fill the entire kitchen.
How to care for quartz countertops
- Avoid using some harsh detergents for cleaning, because the quartz material contains resin. The collision of this natural material with chemical components may produce a series of reactions that may damage your countertop. So it’s best to choose a detergent based on plant ingredients.
- Avoid placing the pot that has just been used on the countertop, because the bottom of the pot is still hot. Placing it directly on the quartz countertop may cause it to break.
- When cutting vegetables or slicing, do not use knives directly on the countertop, as it will cause scratches.
- Oil stains and stains on the countertop need to be cleaned up in time.