Precautions In The Use Of Quartz Stone Countertops

Countertops or Tables made from quartz stone slabs, after the decoration company makes them, are your own item, so in order to use them longer and keep them beautiful, you need to pay attention to the following:

Q: Can I put hot objects directly or permanently on the quartz stone table?

A: No! Hot POTS, or other excessively hot utensils taken directly from the stove, oven, or microwave oven may cause damage to the quartz stone surface. Use a pot holder with rubber feet or place a heat pad on the counter.

Q: Can a quartz stone tabletop be used as a cutting board?

A: No! When cutting vegetables, please put them on the cutting board; Although the quartz stone countertop is solid and durable, doing so will leave unsightly scratches and dull edges. If you accidentally leave a knife mark, according to the depth of the knife mark, use 180–400 mesh sandpaper to gently wipe the surface, and then use a cleaning cloth to treat it again.

Q: Why should quartz stone surfaces be kept as dry as possible?

A: Because the water contains a lot of bleach and scale, after staying too long, it will make the countertop color lighter, affecting its beauty. If this phenomenon occurs, please wipe it with 600–1200# water abrasive paper, wipe it dry.

Q: Why should we prevent strong chemicals from touching the surface of quartz stone?

A: Quartz stone plate has long-lasting damage resistance, but it is still necessary to avoid contact with harsh chemicals, such as paint remover, metal cleaning agent, and stove cleaning agent. Do not contact methylene chloride, acetone (nail polish remover), or strong acid cleaning agents.

In the event of contact with the above items, wash the quartz stone surface with plenty of soapy water immediately. If stained with nail polish, please use a non-acetone cleaning agent (such as Tina water or alcohol) and then rinse with water. Do not let heavy or sharp objects directly impact the surface. Do not rinse with cold water immediately after boiling water.

Q: How do I remove most of the stains and dirt from the surface of quartz stone?

A: Wash with soapy water or a detergent containing ammonia (e.g., dish soap).

Q: How do I remove the scale from the surface of a quartz stone?

A: Remove the scale with a damp rag and wipe it off with a dry cloth.

Q: How do I remove the knife marks, burn marks, and scratches on quartz stone?

A: If the countertop finish is required to be matte, use 400–600 mesh sandpaper until the knife marks disappear, and then use detergent and a cleaning cloth to restore the original.

If the countertop finish is mirror, first use 800-1200 mesh sandpaper, then polishing wax and a wool polishing ring at a low speed of 1500–2000 rpm on a low-speed polishing machine, and then clean the countertop with a clean cotton cloth. Small white marks with cooking oil and a wet cloth, gently wipe the surface.

Q: Can quartz stone countertops be renovated?

A: Different reasons can cause scratches, After longer use time (1-2 years), there will be some scratches on the countertop. Please use the professional and technical personnel to polish first, and then use the polishing machine to polish.