How to preserve the beauty of your natural stone or quartz countertops.
Maintaining natural stone or quartz in your home requires simple steps to ensure the long term beauty of the product. It is naturally low maintenance and can be best cared for with mild soap and water.
The final installation step of natural stone is to apply a 15 year impregnating sealer. Quartz materials do not require sealing due to its high density and nonporous qualities.
The use of harsh chemicals can increase the likelihood of stains. Any spills, rings from wine, citric foods or other acid based products should be quickly cleaned up. Surface stains can often be removed by cleaning with an appropriate cleaning product or mild soap and water. Contact Lang Stone for assistance on identifying and removing the stain.
While the surfaces are scratch resistant, they are not indestructible. We highly recommend using a cutting board, coaster or trivet, at all times. Using coasters for drinks is also recommended. Avoid using knives or sharp objects directly on countertops.
Do not use any abrasive cleaners or cleaning pads and never use acidic cleaners. Anything with alkaline chemicals (acetone, caustic soda, etc.), pure ammonia or ammonia based cleaners, wax-based polishes or steel solvents should not be used on natural stone or quartz. Cleaning tools like steel wool pads or scrubbing pads should never be used. Use of abrasive cleaners may void your warranty.
- Use soapy water, or mild liquid dishwashing detergent to clean, never use abrasive cleaners
- Never use acidic cleaning products on your countertops
- All spills should be wiped up immediately
- Use trivets, hotplates and coasters
- Wipe up and rinse off spills of acidic substances (including citrus juice, vinegar, cola and wine) before acid etching occurs to the surface of your marble, limestone, onyx and travertine
- Extreme heat or cold may cause irreparable damage to countertops