{"id":2127,"date":"2022-09-22T08:57:18","date_gmt":"2022-09-22T12:57:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedesignerstoneco.com\/?p=2127"},"modified":"2023-03-08T15:35:20","modified_gmt":"2023-03-08T19:35:20","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-about-granite-and-quartz-countertop-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedesignerstoneco.com\/what-you-need-to-know-about-granite-and-quartz-countertop-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need to Know About Granite and Quartz Countertop Maintenance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Granite and quartz are two of the most popular materials for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kitchen countertops<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They&#8217;re both durable, high-end options that can stand up to heavy use. How do you care for your new <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">granite or quartz countertops<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? What kind of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cleaning products<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should you avoid? And what&#8217;s the best way to get rid of stains and stubborn <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">messes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? We&#8217;ve got your answers below!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/thedesignerstoneco.com\/a-guide-to-countertop-shopping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #d75f39;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">[FREE GUIDE] Deciding between granite and quartz for your new countertops? Get your FREE copy of the Guide to Countertop Shopping!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Daily Countertop Maintenance<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are things that you can do on a daily basis to ensure that your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">granite or quartz countertops<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will continue to look their best for years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean up<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> spills immediately! Granite and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">quartz counters<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stain-resistant, but <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not stain proof! They will become discolored if spills sit for too long.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cutting board<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! Knives can scratch your granite and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">quartz surfaces<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Plus, it\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cutco.com\/learn\/what-makes-knives-go-dull\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not good for your knives<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, either.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hot pans<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! Granite and quartz are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heat resistant<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> but not completely immune to heat. Setting <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hot pots<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for other heated items on your countertops can cause <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">discoloration<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or even thermal expansion, which can cause cracks. Always <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">use trivets<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hot pads<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you need to set anything hot on your counters.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Cleanliness Is Essential in Long-Term Countertop Care<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your countertops clean by regularly washing them with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dish soap<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">warm water<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Do not use <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">abrasive cleaners<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">harsh chemicals<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to clean your countertops because they can cause permanent damage to the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sealant<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Avoid using <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">oven cleaners<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glass cleaners<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on granite and quartz because these will dull the finish of the stone, resulting in a faded appearance that&#8217;s near impossible to restore.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wipe them down with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">soft cloth<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> towels or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">paper towels<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Although granite and quartz are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scratch-resistant<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, using abrasive cleaning pads can <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">etch<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the surface. You may not see the scratches, but your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">countertop\u2019s surface<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will eventually lose that lovely shine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alkaline<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cleaners (such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.windex.com\/en-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windex<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bleach<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">acidic cleaners<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are also not recommended. They will damage the resin <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sealant<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of your countertops, making them more vulnerable to stains. When it\u2019s time for a deep clean, use a specially formulated <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">granite or quartz surface cleaner<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Remove Stuck-On Messes With Caution<\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">removal<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of stuck-on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">messes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">granite or quartz countertops<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, use a plastic scraper and avoid using sharp tools like a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">putty knife<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Always use a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mild detergent<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dish soap<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">warm water<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> first, then gently scrape off any residue with the plastic scraper. Avoid using <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">abrasive cleaners<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or scrubbing pads as they can scratch the surface of the stone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a particularly stubborn <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mess<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can make a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cleanser<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baking soda<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and water to gently scrub off the crud. For greasy <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">messes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baking soda<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plus just enough hydrogen peroxide to create a paste will act as a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">degreaser<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Just mix the two, cover with plastic wrap that has some holes poked in it, and let it sit for a few hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also use <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rubbing alcohol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for ink-based stains on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">granite or quartz countertops<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Regular Cleaning Is Key<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Granite and quartz are attractive, durable, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">low maintenance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">low maintenance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> doesn\u2019t mean you can ignore your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">countertop surfaces<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular cleaning<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">countertop material<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will keep them looking great for decades. Remember when selecting your perfect piece, staining on lighter color materials will be more noticeable than a darker color.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep these basics in mind, and with this <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">know-how<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of granite and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">quartz countertop maintenance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, your kitchen will be a place that you\u2019ll want to show off. Interested in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thedesignerstoneco.com\/stone-counter-tops\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">engineered or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">natural stone countertops<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Contact the experts at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thedesignerstoneco.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designer Stone Co.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and get the countertops of your dreams!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thedesignerstoneco.com\/a-guide-to-countertop-shopping\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2432\" src=\"https:\/\/thedesignerstoneco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ShoppingGuide-300x135.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1300\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedesignerstoneco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ShoppingGuide-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedesignerstoneco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ShoppingGuide-600x270.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thedesignerstoneco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ShoppingGuide-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedesignerstoneco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ShoppingGuide-705x317.jpg 705w, https:\/\/thedesignerstoneco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ShoppingGuide-450x203.jpg 450w, https:\/\/thedesignerstoneco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ShoppingGuide.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Granite and quartz are two of the most popular materials for kitchen countertops. 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