Recommended Care for Solid Surface Countertops

For Daily Cleanings:

For usual day-to-day cleanings, it is recommended that you use soap/water or Windex and a cloth or sponge.

For Minor Scratches:

When minor scratches occur it is recommended that you apply Soft Scrub and use a sponge to scrub in small circular motions throughout the entire countertop.

More Stubborn Scratches and Stains:

If there is a stubborn stain or scratch the recommended treatment is to use Bonami and a sponge - scrubbing in a small circular motion throughout the entire countertop.

*Please note that all cleanings should be done in a circular motion and the entire countertop should be done in this manner. This will avoid uneven or other finish issues.

Preventing damage to your Countertop

Avoid Heat Damage:

Solid surface countertops withstand heat better than ordinary surface materials, however, hot pans, as well as some heat-generating appliances (like frying pans or crock pots) can damage the surface. To prevent heat damage, always use a hot pad or trivet with rubber feet to protect your countertop.

Avoid Strong Chemicals:

Exposing your solid surface countertop to strong chemicals, such as paint removers, oven cleaners, and nail polish remover (with an acetone-base) etc. can cause permanent damage. If contact does occur, quickly flush the surface with water.

Other things to Avoid:

Never cut directly on your countertop. Also, when pouring boiling water into sinks, prime the sink by running cool water beforehand and continue to run while draining hot water

 

Silestone® Care and Maintenance:

Silestone® is virtually maintenance-free. It does not need to be sealed and cleaning is a cinch. Simply wipe the surface with soap and water on a regular basis to maintain its beauty and shine for years to come.

Difficult spills

To remove difficult spills, soak the area for 10 minutes with a mild household cleaner (such as Formula 409®, Lysol®, or Windex®) then rinse and clean away with a soft Scotch Brite® pad. For stains that harden as they dry, such as food and gum, remove by gently scraping off of the surface (using a blade or putty remover) and then clean using warm water and soap.

Extreme heat

Silestone is resistant to heat and can withstand moderately high temperatures for brief periods of time without being damaged. As with any natural stone, however, certain exposure to heat may cause cracks due to thermal shock. Always use a trivet to place hot items on Silestone. Do not use crock pots or electric skillets while in direct contact with Silestone natural quartz surfaces.

Harsh chemicals

The following will harm Silestone: Drano®, Liquid Plummer®, oven cleaners and floor strippers. Do NOT use these or any other harsh chemicals on your Silestone natural quartz surface.

Sunlight Exposure

Continuous long-term exposure to direct sunlight (UV rays) may result in slight discoloration of Silestone natural quartz surfaces.

General Precautions

To prolong the life of your knives, always use a cutting board. Natural quartz is one of the hardest minerals found in nature, making Silestone highly scratch-resistant. That same hardness may dull the sharpness of most knives.