Care and Maintenance
Keep Your Countertops Looking Their Best.
Proper care and maintenance are key to keeping your countertops looking beautiful and performing at their best for years to come. Whether you’ve chosen granite, quartz, marble, or solid surface, each material has its own best practices for cleaning and upkeep. This page is your go-to resource for simple maintenance tips, product recommendations, and do’s and don’ts to help protect your investment and keep your surfaces in top condition.
Daily Cleaning & Maintenance Recommendations
Clean stone surfaces with a few drops of neutral cleaner, stone soap, or a mild liquid dishwashing detergent and warm water. Use a clean soft cloth for best results. Too much cleaner or soap may leave a film and cause streaks. Do not use products that contain lemon, vinegar, or other acids on marble, quartzite or limestone. Rinse the surface thoroughly with the soap solution and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use scouring powders or creams; these products contain abrasives that may scratch the surface.
Weekly care will preserve your stone countertops
Weekly: Remove all items on the counter and use the granite cleaner over the entire surface to remove dust and debris that collects around appliances, containers, etc. This serves a dual purpose as it also conditions the stone and helps to maintain its overall luster.
Monthly: Temporary polishes can be used periodically to enhance the shine in natural stone and granite. These types of polishes are not for maintenance or repair and they are not what make the countertop shiny. Instead, it “enhances” the shine –similar to waxing a car– improves cleaning and provides a small amount of protection.
Natural Stone’s Best Defense: Regular Sealing.
Natural stone countertops like granite and marble benefit from being sealed at least once a year to maintain their stain resistance and durability. Proper sealing helps protect your investment and keeps your surfaces looking their best. Quartz countertops, on the other hand, are engineered non-porous surfaces that do not require sealing. For specific product recommendations and sealing schedules tailored to your countertop, please contact your SCI sales representative.
What cleaning product should I use to clean my countertops?
There are a lot of products on the market that are recommended to clean & protect stone countertops. We recommend that you contact your sales rep or one of our specialists for individual case by case advice.
General Care
Proper care doesn’t have to be complicated, in fact, the right maintenance routine is often simple and quick. For daily cleaning, use a soft cloth or sponge with mild soap and warm water to keep your surfaces free of residue and streaks. Avoid harsh chemicals, abrasive scrubbers, and high heat to prevent damage, especially on materials like quartzite or marble. For natural stone countertops, periodic sealing may be recommended to maintain their resistance to stains and moisture. Whether your countertop is granite, quartz, solid surface, or marble, following a few basic guidelines will help preserve its finish, prevent wear, and keep it looking as beautiful as the day it was installed.
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