This article was originally published in January 2017 alongside a demonstration on an Urban Quartz Calacutta worktop. For cleaning today, follow the care instructions for your particular surface: a treatment used on one worktop may be unsuitable for another brand or finish.
Start with gentle cleaning
- Wipe up spills promptly with a soft cloth. For everyday cleaning, use warm water and a mild detergent, then rinse away residue and dry the surface.
- If a mark remains, identify the worktop brand, finish and likely cause before choosing a stain treatment. Use a cleaner and method approved by that manufacturer, and test it in an inconspicuous area first.
- Avoid abrasive pads, aggressive scrubbing and strong chemicals unless the manufacturer specifically permits that treatment. Do not combine cleaning products.
Check the instructions for your worktop
Tea, wine, dried residue and metal marks can require different approaches. There is no single cleaner that we can recommend for every quartz surface. Our earlier demonstration mentioned Bar Keeper’s Friend; that mention should not be treated as approval to use every product in that range on any quartz worktop.
For example, Caesarstone publishes its own quartz care and maintenance instructions. If your surface is a different brand, use that manufacturer’s guidance instead.
Need help identifying a mark?
Contact Rock & Co or call 01438 878 013 with the worktop name, finish, a photograph of the mark and details of any treatment already tried. We can help you identify the next suitable step; stain removal cannot be guaranteed.
For everyday protection, also read our quartz scratch and care guide.