Engineered quartz items maintenance
References
Daily care
Water and
mild detergents, high-quality sprays, impregnated soft cloth and non-abrasive
sponges are used for daily care of items made of engineered quartz.
As a rule,
it is advisable to use detergents having pH ranging from 5 to 9. Detergents
with higher or lower pH may damage the surface, that is why it is necessary to
check their influence in advance on a small or hidden spot.
Do not let
detergent sit on the surface for more than 5 minutes. If that would be
necessary to let the detergent sit for a longer time, check its influence in
advance on a small or hidden spot.
Do not use
detergents containing trichloroethane or methylene chloride (like stain
removers and cleanser).
In case if
surface will get exposed to any potentially hazardous substance, immediately
rinse it with water to neutralize the damaging effect.
Do not let
contaminations and traces sit for longer periods of time on the engineered quartz
surfaces. Immediately remove any traces of grease and spilled powders.
Rinse
thoroughly cloth and sponges used for cleaning.
Exposure to high temperatures
Engineered
quartz withstand without problems short-time exposure to high temperatures. But
long-term contact with very hot objects results in discolored surface or other
damage.
Avoid direct
contact of the engineered quartz surface with a very hot kettle or kitchenware just
removed from fire. Objects with temperature over 70 °С, shall be put onto special
trivets or heat-resisting mats.

Resistance to scratches
Engineered
quartz is highly scratch-resistant. Nevertheless, avoid using sharp objects, like
sharp knives or screwdrivers directly on the engineered quartz surface.

Taking care for matt and texturized surfaces
Everyday
care for items made of engineered quartz with texturized surface finish and mat
polishing requires more attention than when caring for glossy surfaces. This is
caused by different level of the surface smoothness.
Majority of
stains are easy to remove by simply following the recommendations when its necessary.
For
removing stubborn stains, these shall be carefully rubbed with a detergent and
soft abrasive sponge.
Special
agents, protecting the surface and enhancing the color are used to take care
for these surfaces and make them less prone to fingerprints and other stains
appearing during operation.
Due to the
fact that this type of surface is more susceptible to contamination and damage,
that surfaces with glossy polishing, during manufacturing process it is
recommended to protect the surface with protective film.
Removing stubborn stains and traces of liquids. Removing organic substances

Engineered
quartz is highly resistant to stains, which are however usually easy to remove.
Before trying
to remove stains as described below, try to remove it with a moist soft cloth and
soap solution or non-abrasive household detergent.
To remove sticky dirt, like food, chewing gum, nail varnish or dried paint, first scratch it off with a sharp scraper and then apply special detergent.
Use Cif gel
for bathrooms or similar to remove organic substances.
Use mild degreasing
agent containing alcohol or alcohol to remove chemical impurities.