Countertop Care Tips:

• Clean up spills quickly; use hot water, or the recommended cleaning product
  
• Put soaps, cosmetics, nail polish, solvents, or perfumes on a tray to avoid damaging spills
  
• Use trivets under hot pots and pans
  
• Place a cutting board under electric griddles or other very hot appliances
  
• Use a cutting board while cooking - never chop directly on the countertop
  
• Never sit or stand on a countertop - use a ladder or step stool
  

Never use an undermount sink as a bathtub, as the anchors may not support the weight.

Sealing Natural Stone

Countertops:

We recommend sealing your stone surfaces to increase stain resistance and repel dirt and water. The sealant penetrates into the stone, leaving an invisible film that greatly reduces the penetration of stains - but it will not prevent all staining. Spills should be wiped off immediately to prevent them from settling into the stone. Re-apply the sealant every 2-3 years, or when it’s no longer effective. You can test your sealant by leaving a few drops of water on the countertop for 3-5 minutes. If the sealant is still working, the water will bead up and sit on top of the stone; if it’s not effective, the water will spread out and soak into the stone.

Cleaning Countertops:

Any surface can be damaged if not properly cared for, so be sure to follow the directions for your countertop material. For daily cleaning, wipe down stone and quartz surfaces after use with warm water. Never use disinfecting wipes, glass cleaner, bleach, ammonia, citrus-based cleaners or vinegar, as they degrade the surface over time.

When cleaning stone, use a pH neutral stone cleaner to remove everyday messes like food, hairspray, or cosmetics. Use a  countertop cleaner and Granite wipes for your cleaning routine; and shine up the surface occasionally with a Stone Cleaner & Polish. To disinfect stone countertops, fill a one-liter spray bottle halfway with isopropyl alcohol, and then fill it up with water for a 50/50 mix.  Spray the surface, wait five minutes, and then wipe dry.

Since quartz is non-porous, cleaning with hot water and a few drops of dish soap is usually sufficient. For cleaning day, there are many approved surface cleaners for quartz counters; you can find a list here. Quartz countertops can be disinfected with Lysol Disinfectant Spray, or a 50/50 isopropyl alcohol mixture.