How To Maintain Quartz Worktops
How to Maintain Quartz Worktops
Quartz is one of the lowest-maintenance worktop surfaces there is. Here is the short list of what looking after quartz actually involves.
The short answer
Very low maintenance
Maintaining quartz is refreshingly little work.
Routine cleaning, sensible habits, and no sealing ever needed.
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Sealing required
Maintaining quartz worktops is refreshingly simple. The routine is everyday cleaning with mild soap and water, a few sensible habits like using a board for chopping and a trivet for very hot pans, and wiping spills promptly. There is no sealing, no special treatment and no annual upkeep, because quartz is non-porous. That low-maintenance quality is one of the main reasons homeowners choose it. To go further, read how to clean quartz countertops and whether quartz needs sealing.
At a glance
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Habit one
Mild soap and water, day to day.
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Habit two
A board for chopping, a trivet for hot pans.
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The big advantage
Non-porous, so no annual upkeep.
What maintaining quartz involves
Everyday cleaning
The core of quartz maintenance is simple everyday cleaning: warm water, a little mild washing-up liquid and a soft cloth, then dry the surface. That is enough to keep it looking its best. Our FAQ on how to clean quartz countertops covers the detail.
Sensible everyday habits
A few small habits protect the surface and the finish. Use a chopping board rather than cutting directly on the worktop, and use a trivet or board for very hot pans, since quartz is heat resistant but not heat proof. Our FAQ on whether you can put hot pans on quartz explains the heat point.
Dealing with spills promptly
Wipe spills when you see them. Because quartz is non-porous they will not soak in, but prompt wiping keeps the surface pristine with no effort. Our FAQ on whether quartz stains explains why quartz copes so well.
What you do not need to do
This is the easy part: quartz never needs sealing, re-sealing, polishing or any annual treatment, unlike many porous natural stones. There is no special product to buy and no maintenance schedule to keep. Our FAQ on whether quartz needs sealing confirms this.
Why low maintenance matters
The low-maintenance nature of quartz is a genuine long-term benefit: it saves time, effort and ongoing cost over the life of the worktop. It is one of the practical reasons quartz is so popular. Precious Marble supplies and fits quartz from its Bedford base. See the Quartz Worktops Bedford page to start.
Key points
Routine cleaning only
Mild soap and water keeps it fresh.
A few sensible habits
Board for chopping, trivet for hot pans.
Wipe spills promptly
Easy upkeep for a pristine surface.
No sealing or annual upkeep
Non-porous means nothing to maintain.
To care for quartz, read how to clean quartz countertops, whether quartz needs sealing and how to remove stains from quartz worktops. The full Quartz FAQs has more.
A low-maintenance worktop for life
Precious Marble supplies, fabricates and fits quality 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
How do you maintain quartz worktops?
Do quartz worktops need much upkeep?
Do you need special products to maintain quartz?
Why is quartz considered low maintenance?
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