CARE & MAINTENANCE
GRANITE Regular cleaning
Granite countertops can last a lifetime, if correctly maintained. Sealing your granite countertops is super simple. You can do it in a quick 20-30 minute routine. Clean all of your countertops with a clean cloth. Wear kitchen gloves and spray the stone sealer on the surface of the granite. Now, your countertops are sealed. Following the directions on the container apply the sealer with a clean, dry cloth. Let dry, then apply a second coat. Avoid food preparation on your counter for 24 hours to ensure it is fully cured and water repellent. But it will need re-sealing at least once a year
What should you not use on your granite countertops?
Do not use any liquids containing bleach or ammonia.
Do not use any liquids containing vinegar, lemon, lemon juice or other acids.
How to Seal your Granite?
Sealing your granite countertops is simple. You can do it in a quick 15 -20 minute routine. Clean all of your countertops
with a clean cloth. Now, your countertops are sealed. It takes about 24 hours for the sealer to take full effect.
How to Remove Stains from your Granite Countertops
- Organic stains:
- Stains caused by spills of coffee, tea, wine, fruit juice, or food that can cause a brownish stain.
- Clean the stain with 12% hydrogen peroxide, which is available in any grocery store, after wiping off the stain with a clean cloth.
- Oil-based stains:
- Stains caused by nail polish, cosmetics, milk, or cooking oil can make the stone darker causing a section of darker area.
- Oily stains that have soaked into the surface may be removed by applying a paste made with baking soda and dish soap.
QUARTZ Regular cleaning
Quartz can be cleaned easily with a mild detergent, water and a soft cloth or paper towel, then rinse and dry thoroughly. Abrasive cleansers or harsh scouring pads and cleansers that contain bleach should not be used with quartz. The safest daily cleaner for your quartz is dish soap.
PREVENTING CHEMICAL DAMAGE
While quartz countertops are resistant to scratches, scuffs, dents, stains and burns, these surfaces are not damage-proof. Homeowners must take care to avoid exposing quartz countertops avoid contact with nail polish remover, bleach or cleansers that contain bleach, bluing, permanent markers or inks.
AVOID HEAT DAMAGE
Quartz countertops can be damaged by direct exposure to heat. When cooking, use trivets or heating pads to guard the countertop surface against direct exposure to hot cookware or coffee pots.
Quartz is low maintenance.
Unlike natural stone or wood, it never needs to be sealed. Just wipe with soapy water for daily upkeep.
Granite vs Quartz
- Granite appeals to people who like all-natural materials, while quartz offers easier maintenance and slightly better durability.
- Quartz takes first place in terms of durability.
- When choosing a natural stone option, granite is widely considered to be the best stone slab for kitchen countertops
- Quartz can be damaged by excessive heat, so use heating pads at all times.
- Granite is naturally heat resistant, and heat damage would occur only if the granite was heated unevenly.
- Granite scratches less easily than quartz