Here at 33 North, all of our units are equipped with beautiful Caesarstone countertops, in addition to custom hardwood cabinets and chef-quality appliances. But with all the wear and tear that your countertop has likely seen this holiday season, you may be in need of some tips for keeping that countertop in tip-top shape.
We found a great rundown at WikiHow on how to clean your countertop for regular maintanence, and on how to protect protect your beautiful countertop from blemishes and stains. And chances are, you won’t even need to buy any extra supplies:
How to Clean Your Countertop
1. Clean routinely with a soft rag and mild detergent. Make sure this detergent is non-bleach and non-abrasive.
2. Wipe up liquids as soon as possible. Quartz resists stains from fruit juices, tea and coffee for at least a short period of time. The amount of stain resistance may depend on the brand of quartz countertop you own.
3. Use a glass or surface cleaner and a non-abrasive sponge to clean up dried or heavy stains. You can use sponges that are made for non-stick pans.
For deep cleaning, spray a generous amount of the surface cleaner over your counters and leave for 10 minutes. Wipe away with a non-scratch sponge.
4. Scrape away gum, grease or paint with a plastic putty knife.
5. Use a degreasing cleanser to clean off grease. Rinse immediately after cleaning.
6. Remove ink or permanent markers with an oil-based cleaner, like Goo Gone. Rinse with warm water immediately after the stain is removed.
How to Protect Your Countertop
1. Place a trivet or hot pad below hot pans, crock pots and electric skillets. Although quartz can resist temperatures up to 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150 Celsius), it can be damaged by quick changes in temperature, known as "thermal shock."
2. Avoid using knives directly on the quartz surface. Quartz countertops are highly scratch resistant, but they are not scratch-proof and can be damaged when forcefully hit with sharp objects. Use a cutting board placed on top of the countertop to avoid damage.
3. Avoid cleaning with highly acidic or alkaline cleaners, such as nail polish remover, turpentine, oven cleaner, bleach, drain cleaners, dish washer rinsing agents, trichloroethane or methylene chloride. Clean immediately with a mild detergent and rinse, if they are spilled.
4. Avoid pressure or force on your countertop, as it can chip the stone.
For the full article at WikiHow.com, click here.
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