Care Guide Residential Care and Maintenance
Caesarstone Delivers Uncompromising Peformance Caesarstone quartz surfaces are hard and nonporous, making them a breeze to clean, so you can always maintain the Caesarstone shine. In most cases, a little soap and water or a touch of mild detergent is all you need. For tougher blemishes, apply a non-abrasive cleaner such as Soft Scrub® Liquid Gel with Bleach or a mild degreaser on a damp cloth and wipe the surface.
Mila Design 1141 Pure White Regular Cleaning What is Patina? Weekly, the surface should be cleaned with Soft Scrub® Liquid Gel with Bleach and thoroughly dried. Due to the quartz’s high density and non-porous qualities, normal cleaning with a damp cloth and mild detergent is all you need to keep your Caesarstone surface looking great. Patina is a thin layer that variously forms on the surface of stone over 6 months of use.
Common Household Spills Includes stains such as: ink, markers, paint, print from grocery bags Cleaning product: • Soft Scrub® Liquid Gel with Bleach • 50/50 combination of vinegar and water Instructions: Thoroughly rinse off the soap or mild detergent with warm water after use and dry with soft cloth or paper towel. You may also clean the surface with either Soft Scrub® Liquid Gel or alcohol using a cloth or paper towel.
Stubborn Food Stains Includes stains such as: food coloring, herbs and spices, red wine, mustard, coffee/tea, fruits Cleaning product: • Soft Scrub® Liquid Gel with Bleach Instructions: If needed, apply a generous amount of a non-abrasive gel, such as Soft Scrub® Liquid Gel with Bleach, to a damp soft cloth (not directly onto the countertop). Wipe the area using a circular motion, rinsing thoroughly with water and dry with soft cloth or paper towel.
Dried Spills Includes adhered material such as: food, gum, nail polish Cleaning product: • Soft Scrub® Liquid Gel with Bleach Instructions: To remove adhered material, first carefully scrape away the excess material with a plastic putty knife and then clean the surface with a damp cloth to remove any marks left behind and any residual dirt. Do not use any abrasive pads to clean tougher dirt as abrasives can damage the finish/sheen of your countertops.
Oil (Synthetic or Natural) Includes stains such as: olive oil, canola oil, machine oils Cleaning product: • Soft Scrub® Liquid Gel with Bleach • Dawn Soap Instructions: Apply a delicate cleaning product on the surface if necessary (soap and water often suffice) and allow it to sit for five minutes. Wipe clean with a damp cloth and material disintegrates with ease. Avoid soaps with plant oils as they may leave a film build-up on the surface.
Cosmetics Includes stains such as: hair shampoo, medical creams, make-up Cleaning product: • Soft Scrub® Liquid Gel with Bleach Instructions: Apply the cleaning product to a damp cloth. After a few seconds, wipe with a clean cloth and water then wipe dry.
Metal and Rust Marks Includes marks such as: knives and metal pots Cleaning product: • Bar Keepers Friend Powder Instructions: Special use for spot cleaning ONLY. Because of the abrasive nature of this cleaner, use Bar Keepers Friend Power only as follows: Place a small amount on a damp cloth. Using very light pressure, wipe the area where the marks are in a circular motion, rinsing thoroughly with warm water and dry with a soft cloth or paper towel. Do not use a scouring pad.
Other Includes stains such as: soap stains, hard water deposits, blood, glue from adhesive tape Cleaning product: • Soft Scrub® Liquid Gel with Bleach • Alcohol • 50/50 combination of vinegar and water Instructions: Soft Scrub® Liquid Gel should remove most dirt and spills. For tougher spills or dried-on stains, apply alcohol to a cloth and let sit for a few minutes. Wipe clean with a damp cloth or paper towel then dry the surface.
Are There Any Chemicals or Cleaners to Avoid? Prolonged exposure to any cleaning solutions may cause permanent damage/ discoloration to the countertop surface. Avoid exposing Caesarstone to chemicals, such as oven grill cleaners, floor strippers, paint removers/strippers, oil soaps, toilet bowl cleaners, tarnish removers, furniture cleaners, drain products, battery acid, dishwasher detergent, etc.
How Does Caesarstone Quartz Withstand Heat? Residential Lifetime Warranty Caesarstone can withstand very brief exposure to moderate heat, however, any stone material can potentially be damaged by sudden and rapid temperature changes, especially near the edges. Therefore, the best course of action to prevent discoloration or cracking is to use inexpensive and readily available trivets, especially when using cooking units such as electric frying pans, crock pots or toaster ovens.
Corporate Office 1401 W. Morehead St. Charlotte, NC 28208 T 877.9QUARTZ F 818.779.0099 info@caesarstoneus.com www.caesarstoneus.com The care-free maintenance and everlasting benefits and performance of Caesarstone quartz allows more time for the things that matter most to you. Whether you selected Caesarstone to be your surface of choice for food preparation or to simply beautify your home, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing Caesarstone quartz surfaces are completely worry-free.
