Care And Maintenance Tips For Your Quartz Countertops

Quartz countertops are not only one of the most beautiful that you could install in your kitchen, they also one of the strongest materials as well, this makes them perfect for your kitchen remodel, as they may well be the last countertops you'll ever buy in your life. Quartz is a very common mineral on earth and is one of the main ingredients in sand, and as you know the oceans are full of sand. If you were to look at sand under a microscope you would see that there are millions of small white crystals shaped like hexagons, that is quartz. Quartz that you use for the countertop in your kitchen is mined by giant machines using dynamite, the large blocks of quartz are then cut into slabs suitable for grinding into smaller pieces, those small pieces are then mixed with a hard resin to form your final quartz countertops.

Incredible hardness of quartz makes it an excellent material for kitchen countertops, and because the quartz countertops are very nonporous, they resist stains and food particle penetration better than most other surfaces.

Normally quartz countertops don't need much maintenance, however it will require some, the best thing you can do on a daily basis is wipe it down with a clean damp cloth, and again with a dry cloth. It is always better to clean spills  immediately, the longer they have to sit the harder it's going to be to clean. For more stuck on messes is sometimes necessary to use a putty knife first, then clean with a damp cloth and dry. It is not recommended to use cleaners containing bleach or strong abrasives, as these could damage your countertop.

Although your quartz countertop can withstand quite a bit of heat, it is not recommended to place hot pans and pots directly on your countertop without some kind of protection.

A very hot pan could leave an imperfection in the color that would be hard to repair without grinding on the surface by professional repairman. On average a quartz countertop is much stronger than granite, more durable than tile, it doesn't need much upkeep because of its basic natural hardness and durability. It is quite possible for a good countertop that is well taken care of to last well beyond your life and the life of your children as well. So if you're thinking of remodeling your kitchen, quartz countertops should be on the top of your list. Check the quartz and granite countertops in Columbus website for more information.

http://youtu.be/nm_kvwyLnZs