Maintenance

Daily cleaning

• Use a soft cloth or sponge with warm water and a pH-neutral stone cleaner.

• Use a mild dish soap or a pH-neutral stone cleaner.

• Dry occasionally to prevent water spots.

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Avoid:

• Abrasive scrub pads

• Strong degreasers

• Bleach or ammonia-heavy cleaners

• Acidic cleaners unless the manufacturer specifically says they’re safe

• Quartzite is more acid-resistant than marble, but harsh chemicals can still damage sealers and finishes.

Heat and scratch resistance
 

Quartzite performs very well here:

• Usually highly heat resistant

• Harder than granite in many cases

• Resistant to scratching from normal kitchen use

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Still:

• Use trivets for very hot cookware

• Don’t cut directly on the stone regularly (it can dull knives and still risk damage)

Spill management

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Quartzite is fairly stain resistant when sealed, but wipe spills promptly:

• Wine

• Coffee

• Oils

• Tomato sauce

• Food coloring

Polished vs Honed

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• Polished quartzite: more stain resistant, reflective, easier to wipe clean

• Honed quartzite: softer matte appearance, may show oils or fingerprints more readily