Learn how to clean quartz countertops so they shine like new without using harsh and abrasive cleaners!
It’s finally officially spring–woohoo! (Did anyone else feel like that winter lasted forever? Eeek.) With spring comes spring cleaning, and believe it or not, it is my oh-so-smart husband who kinds of nerds out over cleaning tips around here. (Is he a keeper or what?!)
After we had our quartz countertops installed in the new house (Caesarstone London Grey— we love them!), Donnie set out to find a quick and effective way to clean them, and he’s sharing his findings with all of us today! I’ll let him take it from here…
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When we remodeled our townhouse kitchen a few years ago, we chose Caesarstone quartz countertops in Organic White. We loved the look of them, and they were easy to clean and maintain– we were sold on quartz!
quartz countertops in Caesarstone Organic White in our townhouse kitchenSince we loved the quartz counters in the townhouse so much, we decided to install them in our new house as well, this time choosing Caesarstone London Grey.
quartz countertops in Caesarstone London Grey in our new houseQuartz is a man-made product, and super hard resin is incorporated into the surface which makes it almost completely non-porous. The advantage of this over something like granite is that it’s stain resistant, harbors less bacteria, and doesn’t need to be sealed.
Maybe it’s because our townhouse had so much less countertop area (and also because we use our kitchen island in the new house constantly!), but it seems like our new quartz countertop has been more difficult to keep clean. Simply wiping them down with a wet rag leaves a lot of streaks and grease spots.
After researching and experimenting for a few weeks now, I’ve found a “system” for keeping our polished quartz countertops sparkling clean without any fingerprints, dirt, or streaks. The best part is that it’s incredibly simple!
On a daily basis, we simply wipe down the counters using a rag with warm water and a mild soap, like Dawn dish soap.
We like these microfiber cloths the best, and keep a bunch under our kitchen sink so we always have them handy.
Then we are sure to rinse the surface thoroughly with a wet cloth. Don’t skip the rinsing step or your counter surface may look streaky. And then we dry the countertop surface completely.
For harder stains on quartz, such as food coloring or juice, Caesarstone recommends using Soft Scrub Liquid Gel with Bleach, specifically the one in the green bottle (which is the only product in the family of Soft Scrub cleaners that they recommend). This can help loosen and lift the stain from the quartz, returning it to its original beauty.
If you’re looking to avoid the chemical nature of bleach, an alternative that we’ve found is to use a 50/50 mixture of vinegar and water on the stain. Again, we are sure to rinse the surface thoroughly with water after using the mixture and then drying it completely.
Both of these methods can keep the quartz countertops sparkling clean and looking as good as the day the were installed!
As always, check with your quartz manufacturer for their specific cleaning recommendations, as surfaces can vary slightly by manufacturer.
Quartz is incredibly resilient, so you don’t have to baby it. Just make sure you don’t use any abrasive sponges or cleaners, as they could dull the polished surface of your quartz countertops.
So easy, right?! I love when the best solution is also an extremely simple one! Fortunately, quartz is one of the easier surfaces to maintain, and it stays looking beautiful for years and years. We have been absolutely thrilled with the quartz countertops in both of our homes, and we hope you love yours as well.
I hope this post will be helpful for you as you go about cleaning quartz countertops in your own home!
Do you have any other methods for cleaning quartz countertops that have worked well for you? I’d love to hear about them in the comments below!
Any type of sponge or cleaner that is abrasive, or that has a high pH, should be avoided. This includes multipurpose cleaners, dishwashing detergents, and cleaning pads that are rough.
Clorox wipes are also a no-no, even though they are bleach free. They still contain other ingredients that aren’t good for these counters.
Sometimes with harder stains we use vinegar mixed with water. Vinegar by itself should not be used on quartz, but when it’s diluted, it’s totally fine to use on the countertops.
Dullness usually comes from a lack of cleaning or stains in certain areas. Wiping them down daily will help to keep their pretty shine.
When quartz is installed, the finish is permanent and doesn’t require maintenance, such as polishing or resealing. However, if the countertop has been dull for a long time and doesn’t shine after cleaning, buffing with a non abrasive polish can make them look good as new.
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