Care and Maintenance
Taking care of your quartz slabs
Quartz is really easy to scrub. It is advised that warm water and gentle detergent or consistency spray be used to clean the traditional quartz, such as “Dettol Anti-Bacterial Surface Cleaner” or “CIF cleaner”. In certain instances, the slab should appear like fresh with only using soap and water or a gentle detergent.
The “VIM” leather finish can also be used to appreciate the timeless elegance and unparalleled durability for years to come. When required, using a non-abrasive gentle soap with a non-scratch or fragile scrub pad. Afterwards, rinse well with soft, clean water and use a paper towel cloth to avoid any trace leftover.
Atlanta Stone Centre Surfaces are easy to clean and maintain. Our Quartz surfaces blend contemporary and classical luxury with longevity and strength. Quartz is very durable and has a high shock tolerance, rather like most other work surfaces widely used in the kitchen. This makes for the healthy use of hard kitchen equipment in the kitchen. Our Quartz surfaces are also very resistant to staining – wine, chocolate, vinegar, etc. would not compromise the beauty of our products.
General Maintenance
Atlanta Stone Centre hard non-porous surfaces need very little cleaning – in particular, for general spills, we suggest using Dettol Anti-Bacterial Surface Cleaner or Cillit Bang Power Cleaner to simply scrub over the quartz surface for best performance. The use of warm water and gentle detergent in this manner is all that needs to be achieved. Designed in antibacterial defence helps deter general mould and bacteria such that it covers the whole surface – leaving you able to enjoy your kitchen without any concerns.
Durable Surfaces
Quartz is one of the best and most robust surfaces of work relative to other surfaces, but nothing is a chip-proof. Dropping things at the edges can create chips, so please be careful and keep this in mind when using your kitchen. We also may not encourage you to cut or cook food directly on the work surface – we advise you to take care of surfaces and use a cutting board to cover all surfaces.
Heat Resistance
Quartz is very heat-resistant relative to other widely used surfaces such as granite, marble and limestone. Temperatures can exceed 150°C easily, but keep in mind that like all stone materials, quartz can be affected by abrupt increases in temperature. Just to be safe, it is advised that you do not put hot pots and pans directly on the surface and should use a heating pad to avoid sudden temperature changes.
Stubborn Marks and Stains
Make sure you use the recommended product, such as Cif Original Cream, and spread it to the stain, clean with a non-metallic Scotch Brite Cloth. If there are especially greasy stains, you should use Q-Action. Lime scales can be extracted using household limescale removers or white vinegar.
Please Avoid
Do not expose your new Quartz Surfaces to products such as oven cleaners, bleachers, Comets, SOS, Soft Scrubs, Pumice products, polish removers, batteries, furniture strippers, tarnish or silver cleaners. Do not use wax, sprays or sealants as this can dull the work surface over time. Never scrub your work surfaces with any products containing Tricholorethane or Methylene Chloride. Also, you should not expose the surfaces to abrasive or heavy alkaline/acid or free radicals or oxidizers.
Follow these instructions to ensure that your new quartz surfaces will last for years to come, adding constant elegance to your kitchen or bathroom. If you have any concerns, please feel free to email us.
