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How do you clean each of them?
Though quartz will resist permanent staining when exposed to liquids like wine,
vinegar, tea or juice from fruits and vegetables, it’s important to wipe up spills immediately
with mild dishwashing detergent and a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners,
or highly acidic or alkaline solutions, as those chemicals can disintegrate the bonds
between quartz and resin. Check with your installer for specific suggestions regarding
appropriate cleaning methods. Should a deeper cleaning be necessary, you can use a
stone and quartz cleaner as often as once a week.
Since quartzite is a porous stone, it needs to be sealed. Depending on the sealing
product selected, this may need to be done as often as yearly, but some sealants last
as long as 15 years.
“Be careful when selecting a sealer—make sure it is a good quality sealant meant
for stone,” says Kaelyn Van Camp, marketing manager for Stone Mart. Some trusted
brands Stone Mart carries include MORE Surface Care and Supreme Surface. “Your
fabricator may offer to apply the sealant if you prefer,” Van Camp says, “But most of
them are easy enough to apply if you read and follow the product’s directions.” ➻
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