Does Quartz Stain
Does Quartz Stain?
Wine, coffee, oil, turmeric: every kitchen has its hazards. Here is an honest answer on whether quartz stains, and how to keep it pristine.
The short answer
Highly stain resistant
Quartz is highly resistant to staining.
The non-porous surface means spills sit on top, not soak in.
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Quartz is highly resistant to staining. Because it is non-porous, spills from wine, coffee, oil, citrus and most everyday substances sit on the surface rather than soaking in, so they wipe away cleanly. It is sensible to wipe spills reasonably promptly, and to be a little more careful with strongly pigmented substances, but in normal use quartz resists staining far better than porous natural stone. To go further, read whether quartz is porous and how to remove stains from quartz worktops.
At a glance
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Why it resists
Spills sit on top, not soak in.
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Sensible habit
Prompt wiping keeps it pristine.
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The comparison
More stain resistant than porous stone.
Does quartz stain? An honest answer
Why quartz resists staining
Quartz is non-porous, which is the key to its stain resistance. Liquids cannot penetrate the surface, so substances that would soak into and mark a porous stone simply sit on top of quartz and wipe away. Our FAQ on whether quartz is porous explains this.
Everyday spills
Common kitchen spills, including wine, coffee, tea, oil and citrus juice, are well within what quartz handles comfortably. Wiped up in the normal course of cooking and cleaning, they leave no mark. Our FAQ on how to clean quartz countertops covers the routine.
Being sensible with strong pigments
It is still good practice to wipe spills reasonably promptly, and to take a little extra care with very strongly pigmented substances. This is sensible habit rather than a weakness of the material. The surface remains far more forgiving than porous stone.
If a mark does appear
In the rare case a mark does appear, it can usually be lifted with a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth. Our FAQ on how to remove stains from quartz worktops walks through the steps.
The bottom line
In normal kitchen use, quartz is highly stain resistant and keeps its appearance with very little effort. It is one of the reasons quartz suits busy kitchens so well. Precious Marble supplies and fits quartz from its Bedford base. See the Quartz Worktops Bedford page to start.
Key points
Highly stain resistant
Non-porous, so spills do not soak in.
Everyday spills wipe away
Wine, coffee, oil and citrus are no problem.
Wipe spills promptly
A sensible habit, not a necessity.
Marks can be lifted
A non-abrasive cleaner handles the rare mark.
To learn more, read whether quartz is porous, how to remove stains from quartz worktops and how to clean quartz countertops. The full Quartz FAQs has more.
A surface that stays looking good
Precious Marble supplies, fabricates and fits stain-resistant quartz from its Bedford base. Tell us about your kitchen for a free quote. 0% interest-free finance is available.
More from the Quartz FAQs
Common questions
Does quartz stain?
Can wine or coffee stain a quartz worktop?
Do you need to wipe spills off quartz immediately?
What do you do if quartz does get a mark?
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