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• You should have a plastic shaver knife in a nearby drawer for easy use when you see dry dirt on the table top.

Clean grease with degreasing product. Use an antiseptic and non-bleach spray on the countertop. You can also wipe it with a bleach-free wet paper towel. Wipe again with a sponge or wet rag immediately after spraying.

• Look for cleaning products specifically formulated for quartz countertops.
• Search the internet or call to check the brand of a quartz countertop product if you are unsure if a detergent is safe for countertops.

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Method 2 of 3: Remove stubborn stains

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   Scrub stubborn stains with an adhesive cleaner. Wet the rag with citrus-based cleaning products such as Goo Gone. If the stain is really difficult to clean, you can pour a little detergent over the stain, wait for 5-10 minutes, then wipe. The last step is to wipe it off thoroughly with warm water.
   • Try this method for sticky stains such as picture glue or caramel.

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   Use denatured rubbing alcohol / isopropyl. Soak the rag with rubbing alcohol. Scrub the stain with a wet rag, then wipe the table thoroughly with warm water.
   • Try this method on stubborn stains that cannot be cleaned with soap and water, such as ink stains, dyes, or markers.

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   Occasionally use glass cleaner for deep cleaning. Make sure the cleaning product is compatible with the brand of quartz countertops. Spray the glass cleaner on the table, wait a few minutes for it to soak, and wipe it off with a wet rag.
   • Some brands of quartz stone countertops recommend using glass cleaner for cleaning, but other brands recommend not.
   • Dark colored quartz may discolour after a while if ammonia-containing detergent remains on the countertop.
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Method 3 of 3: Prevent table top damage

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   Wipe any spilled liquids as soon as possible. Quartz stone can resist some impurities in a short time. However, you should immediately wipe off any spilled liquid so that the stain does not adhere to the table surface. Use water and mild soap to clean it.
   • Some liquids that can permanently stain quartz countertops are wine, coffee and tea.

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   Protect countertops from extreme heat. Place the pot underneath hot pans, hot plates, casseroles, and electric pans. Use a coaster under cold drinks, especially those with citrus or alcohol.
   • Although it can withstand temperatures up to 150 ° C, quartz stone can be damaged rapidly by sudden temperature changes, also known as "temperature shock."

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   Avoid applying pressure or exert force on the table top. Do not drop heavy objects on the table top. Be very careful when moving the table top. The tabletop surface can be chipped and cracked when affected by strong force.
   • The product may void the warranty if you violate the warnings.
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Advice

• Many quartz stone countertops are warranted by the manufacturer for up to 10 years or more. The product may void its warranty if you violate certain warnings, such as using corrosive cleaners.
• The Magic Eraser can be effective on stubborn stains like ink.

What you need

• Mild soaps are non-corrosive
• Soft rag (such as microfiber)
• The sponge is frictionless
• Country
• Plastic knife mounted cooler
• Chopping board
• Pot liners
• Coasters
• Grease cleaning agent
• Goo Gone cleaner or rubbing alcohol
• Windshield washer fluid