How To Clean Granite And Quartz Worktops Safely

Granite and quartz worktops are both extremely popular in kitchen designs. Not only are they both extremely beautiful, they’re both incredibly functional, offering durability and style in one of the most important spaces in any home. Despite their hard-wearing natures however, they both granite and quartz worktops need a certain level of care to ensure they continue looking as beautiful as the day they were installed.

Whether you’re a fully fledged ‘Hincher’ or are just looking for the best way to keep your gleaming worktops, well… gleaming, we think you’ll want to check out these top tips to keep your granite and quartz worktops looking tip top, every day of the week.

Top Tips To Keep Your Kitchen Worktops Gleaming

Avoid Chemicals – with a reputation for being super hardwearing, both quartz and granite worktops find themselves at the mercy of all manner of chemically enhanced products. This however, is not what you need. Not only do you want to keep chemicals out of the house as much as possible, especially with little ones and pets running around, but you also want to keep them away from your worktops too. Using products with bleach and other harsh chemicals should never be used on granite or quartz. Despite their ability to fight off stains and resist heat, chemicals like this can very easily damage them due to their corrosive nature. Over time, the materials will be eaten away and your worktop will lose its natural gleam.

Stock Up On Baking Soda – the famous Mrs Hinch is a big fan of baking soda, often using it in her sinks but when it comes to your worktops and those stubborn stains, all you’ll need is a little baking soda and water. Just mix the two together to make a thick paste and apply directly onto the stain itself using a cloth. Leave the cloth in place to dry and then lift up. The stain should lift with the cloth; then simply wipe away with warm water. Be sure to avoid the likes of vinegar and lemon as these are on the acidic side of the scale, once again, proving a little too harsh for your surfaces.

Wipe Down Daily – whether this is a rule of cleaning in general or more specific to kitchen worktops remains to be seen but a daily wipe down is a good idea. Simply use a clean damp cloth, preferably a microfiber cloth with no rough edges to avoid scratching the surface. Just a little warm water and some gentle cleaner will do the trick to ensure your worktop looks fresh daily and what’s more, it’s nice and simple to fit into daily life.

Keep On Top Of Those Spills – with a busy household, it can be difficult to keep on top of everything the moment it happens but if there’s one thing you need to prioritise, it’s keeping on top of those spills. While both granite and quartz worktops are loved for being non-porous, they can both stain. This means you need to keep on top of spillages and clear them up as quickly as possible.

Keep On Top Of Granite Sealant – while quartz is a non-porous material, granite needs a little extra help as it can absorb moisture. That’s why it should always be sealed before being used. A professional application of sealant annually will ensure your granite worktops resist the application of any moisture and thus any stains, allowing it to keep its clean and shiny appearance.

Keep Your Kitchen Worktops Sparkling Clean

If you’d like more information on keeping your quartz and granite worktops in tip top condition for years to come, then talk to the experts at The Only Way Is Granite. Not only do they supply granite and quartz worktops throughout the UK, but they also provide professional sealant services as well as granite and quartz repairs.

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