How to Clean and Maintain Quartz Worktops

Warm water and washing-up liquid. That is genuinely all you need to keep a quartz worktop in excellent condition for decades. No specialist sprays, no annual sealing, no polishing compounds.

Daily Cleaning

Wipe down with a soft cloth, warm water, and a small amount of washing-up liquid. Rinse. Dry with a clean cloth if you want to avoid water spots. This 30-second routine is the entirety of quartz maintenance.

For Stubborn Marks

Dried-on food or sticky residue responds to a non-abrasive cream cleaner like Cif Original. Apply, leave for two minutes, wipe away. A plastic scraper handles anything truly stuck without risking the surface.

What Damages Quartz

Quartz scores 7 on the Mohs hardness scale. It handles daily kitchen life without issue. Three things cause genuine damage:

• Extreme heat: Pans above 150°C can discolour the resin binders. Always use a trivet.
• Harsh chemicals: Oven cleaner, bleach, and drain unblocker attack the resin. Keep them away from the surface.
• Heavy impact: Dropping a cast-iron pan on an unsupported edge can chip quartz. The worktop surface itself is remarkably tough.

What NOT to Use

Avoid abrasive pads, scouring powders, and wire wool. These create micro-scratches that dull the polished finish over time. Avoid bleach-based sprays and anything with a pH above 10.

The Trivet Rule

Our fitters have seen more heat damage than any other issue. A simple trivet or heat mat eliminates this risk entirely. Make it a habit from day one. This single practice, shared by our fitting team from years of experience across UK kitchens, protects your quartz worktop indefinitely.

For details on our fitting process and aftercare guidance, see how it works at Quartz Store.