Restoring the shine on your countertops can be difficult, especially if you don’t take the proper steps to ensure that you are protecting them. That is why we are here to help. Quartz is a highly durable, robust, and cost-efficient surface that helps make it so popular. Cleaning bare dirt off a countertop is not hard, especially with quartz, but maintaining shine and restoring is an entirely different story.

A lot goes into the process when deciding how you want to clean your quartz. If you use aggressive scrubbers, then they may scratch and damage the countertop. Depending on the solution, the flat area may temporarily turn brighter and go back to that dull stage before. Many natural options are also available to use, so you may be asking yourself how do you choose and what is the best way to approach the situation? Well, our experts at Planet Stone have thrown together this blog and will be giving you some tips and tricks to restore and maintain that shine your quartz countertop has.

Polish - There are varying polishing types, so ensuring you utilize the right polish style is essential. They all have the same goal, which is a smooth and shiny surface.

Applying polish to your countertops is a safe way most of the time to make it shine. One of the great things about polishing quartz countertops is that you can often make the solution at home. There are various “solutions” you can choose from online that all feature different benefits and options. We would suggest being safe and using them in moderation. Vinegar is often seen in most internet solutions, but it can be harmful due to its strength. Polishing is not something you want to do every week, mainly if you use a countertop daily.

We would also suggest that you use a microfiber cloth when you wipe down your countertop as it is soft and won’t scratch and damage the quartz. We will get into this a bit more but make sure you have the proper tools in your arsenal is essential for this task.

Stains - Often, when referencing quartz countertops, homeowners believe that they can not get stains but soon after installing, they realize they actually can. No materials are perfect, especially when it comes to countertops. Stain-resistant versus stain-proof is very different and can often be misconstrued. Removing any stains can be a bit tough without any sort of wet cloth or solution. Using various solutions, each offers its benefits; figuring out which works best for you depends on your situation.

We do suggest avoiding using heat or hot pads to whip down stains. Do not try and go overboard with the cleaning, and quartz is straightforward.

Preserve your countertop as much as possible, as colors will come and go. Just stay true to your values and remember why you invested in quartz in the first place. Removing these stains will only add to that same shine it had when you first installed these countertops into your home. 

Preventing Damage - To help prevent further or future damage, we have a couple of things in mind. We suggest using a microfiber cloth for daily maintenance. When we say daily care, we mean a simple wipe down that cleans off the surface area you need it to. When you are looking for a deeper, more thorough wash, use a sponge, but make sure you do not use the harder (often green) abrasive side of the sponge. Other things like making sure you wipe up a spill as quickly as possible can make or break a stain or flat area on the quartz.

Along with this, you can also refinish your countertops. Each finish comes with different results, so contacting a professional to help you with this is ideal. 

Overall, quartz is an excellent countertop material to have in your home. Restoring the shine should not take much effort and will be very beneficial in the end. You are already taking steps in the right direction by doing proper research and reading through postings.

Planet Stone has been serving Los Angeles area homes and businesses since 2005 and offers various granite countertops, quartz countertops, and other countertop surfaces to fit any budget and style. With pricing starting at $29.99 per square foot for prefabricated granite, you can have the room of your dreams without breaking your account!

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