Kitchen countertops are one of the most used surfaces in any home and are often exposed to food waste, spills, grease, etc. Therefore, we have summarized some of the most common questions about cleaning white engineered quartz stone, making it easier to keep your engineered stone kitchen benchtops beautiful.
How often should I clean the white engineered quartz stone?
Every day. Suppose your Calacatta super white quartz surface has been in contact with food and drink or general dust, dirt, and bacteria. In that case, we recommend cleaning your worktop daily after cooking or preparing any food.
People decide to use engineered stone kitchen benchtops instead of natural stone for laying kitchen countertops because they are non-porous materials that do not need to be sealed - durable and easy to care for. However, if your countertop is matte, polished, or has other special textures, it may require more frequent cleaning to keep it free of marks and fingerprints.
Calacatta quartz engineered stone
What should I use to clean white engineered quartz stone?
Nothing fancy. Routine cleaning of the white engineered quartz stone with just a damp cloth and a mild detergent is sufficient. However, for some liquid spills, such as fruits and vegetables, food coloring, and curries, bright colors tend to stain more easily, so it is best if they can be cleaned off as soon as possible.
What should I look for when cleaning?
Some chemicals and solvents can cause damage to quartz-rich engineered stone kitchen benchtops. We recommend avoiding bleach, oil-based soaps, acid-based cleaners, paint removers, or other highly alkaline chemicals. While they will not damage the durability of the quartz, they will damage its polish and luster. If any of these substances come in contact with your Calacatta super white quartz, rinse thoroughly with water as soon as possible.
* For glossy surfaces: we recommend avoiding paste cleaners altogether, as most of their ingredients have abrasive agents that can damage polished surfaces.
Are acidic liquids more likely to stain?
It depends on the quality of the white engineered quartz stone. With excellent acid and scratch resistance, it is very difficult to be etched or stained by items containing acids (such as coffee, tea, vinegar, juice, and wine).
For artificial marble, etching and staining are difficult to avoid. However, the Calacatta quartz engineered stone is much more resistant. However, it is still recommended to wipe off spills or drips of highly staining liquids immediately.
Engineered Stone Kitchen Benchtops
How to get rid of some hard-to-remove or dried spills (e.g., nail polish or chewing gum)?
1. First, just try regular cleaning.
2. If this does not help, try surface cleaning with a soft cloth or sponge.
3. If the sticky substance still sticks to the countertop, try removing it with a plastic squeegee and then clean it again.
What other cleaning points should I be aware of?
Engineered stone kitchen benchtops made from quartz tops usually have seams, but the seams should be tight and unobtrusive. In other words, any seam can be a potential place for bacteria to accumulate, and care should be taken to keep the seam clean.
Final Word
Keeping the white engineered quartz stone clean and performing regular maintenance can easily last a lifetime and maintain a polished appearance. For more details about engineered stone kitchen benchtops, don’t hesitate to contact us at liangwentao@ltsstone.com!
