How to Clean Quartz Worktops

Published: July 28th, 2022

The addition of Quartz Worktops to your home brings a fresh, contemporary light reflecting  focal point to your kitchen, utility or bathroom. Quartz worktops are very strong, resistant to cracks, scratches and chipping and do not need to be sealed, saving you money in the long term. At Grosvenor Granite, our Quartz slabs are not formed naturally - they are manufactured, unlike natural granite for instance.  Do not see this as a negative however, the manufacturing process combines approximately 93% natural quartz with 7% resins, polymers and pigments to create a very hard, smooth and non-porous surface that won’t harbour bacteria and viruses. They are easy to maintain, clean and can resist most stains and heat better than granite or marble. But how do you keep your Quartz Worktops looking bright and sparkling? With our guide to cleaning your quartz worktops, you can’t go wrong!

What You Should Do

A Regular Cleaning Routine

A quick wipedown of your Quartz surfaces daily will greatly reduce the time and effort of keeping them clean in the long run, helping to prevent the build up of dust, crumbs and stains.

Soapy Water Or Mild Detergent

The trick to maintaining the shine on your Quartz Worktops is to avoid the use of harsh chemicals. Simply using warm soapy water or a neutral mild detergent is enough, cleaning down the surfaces, rinsing with clean water and polishing dry, will leave you with that bright sparkle that you’ve come to expect from your Quartz Worktops.

Antibacterial Sprays & Disinfectant

A common practice for most of us is to disinfect our kitchen surfaces or clean with antibacterial cleaners. We would recommend that you opt for a dedicated antibacterial quartz worktop cleaner and only use watered down disinfectant. Double check that they don’t contain acids or bleach.

The Right Cloth

Non-abrasive microfibre cloths work brilliantly on Quartz Worktops - use one for soapy water and rinsing and a dry one for polishing the surface dry. Avoid using sponges that have a scrubber side as this can leave, over time, minute surface scratches, that can harbour bacteria and viruses.

Keep On Top Of Limescale

With keeping to a regular cleaning routine, over time, you may notice limescale beginning to build up on your surfaces or in the corners and edges. To remove limescale without using harsh chemical cleaners, use a blunt instrument like a spatula or wooden spoon to scrape as much off as possible. A diluted mixture of vinegar and water will also help to remove limescale. Remember to wash, rinse and dry the surface thoroughly after you have removed the limescale.

What You Shouldn't Do

Avoid Excess Heat

Quartz Worktops are hard wearing and resistant to heat to a certain extent - but a pot or pan straight from the hob onto the surface may cause unwanted damage. We would recommend using trivets, stands or mats to protect the surface. Why take the risk?

Be Mindful Of Stains

Our manufacturing process ensures that your Quartz Worktops, with their smooth and non-porous surface, are extremely effective at resisting stains - however, acidic foods, drinks, chemicals and foods with a high colour pigment (think berries and beetroot) can stain if not cleaned off straight away. Warm soapy water, a quick rinse and dry, should do the trick!

Avoid Bleach

As tempting as it may be to bleach your worktops, or use one of the many chemical cleaners on the market, there really is no need with Quartz - keep it simple. You really can’t go wrong with soapy water, mild neutral detergent, watered down disinfectant or a dedicated quartz worktop antibacterial cleaner. The use of chemicals that are acidic or contain bleach will eventually dull the shine from the surface of your Quartz Worktops.

Avoid Abrasive Cleaners

There are as few cleaning products on the market that contain small abrasive grains to help with cleaning surfaces - think hob cleaners and pastes. These types of cleaners are best avoided on your Quartz surfaces as over time, they will dull the shine and leave minute bacteria harbouring surface scratches.

Avoid Sharp Utensils

You can prepare food directly on your Quartz Worktops but it is best to stick to preparations like kneading dough and baking. Anything where you need to use a sharp utensil for cutting for instance should probably be avoided without the use of a chopping board. Your Quartz is pretty resistant to scratches, but if you have particularly sharp knives for instance, you may not be able to avoid scratching the surface. There is no doubt that Quartz worktops are stunning and can naturally improve the look of any home, transforming it into a bright and contemporary space. For Quartz Worktop inspiration click here to see some of our previous installs! With our wide range of Quartz patterns and colour options you can be confident that you will find the right worktops for your home. Contact us today or book a visit to our new Prenton showroom to see our quartz samples and discuss your new worktops!