Countertop Care

Quartz

Here are some essential tips for maintaining quartz countertops:

Daily Cleaning:

• Use a soft cloth or sponge with warm water and mild dish soap
  
• Avoid harsh or abrasive cleaners, bleach, or ammonia

Heat Protection:

• Always use trivets or heat pads. Quartz is heat-resistant but not heatproof—sudden temperature changes can cause damage.

Scratch Prevention:

• Although quartz is durable, avoid cutting directly on the surface. Use cutting boards and place protective pads under heavy or rough-bottomed objects.

Stain and Acid Protection:

• Quartz is non-porous, so it resists staining from most foods and liquids. However, prolonged exposure to strong dyes or chemicals (e.g., nail polish remover, paint strippers) should be avoided.

Sealing:

• No sealing is required
  

Granite

Here are some essential tips for maintaining granite countertops:

Daily Cleaning:

• Clean with warm water, a soft cloth, and a pH-neutral cleaner or stone-specific soap
  
• Avoid acidic or abrasive products that can break down the sealant

Heat Protection:

• Granite is heat-resistant, but using trivets or mats is still recommended to prevent long-term wear or discoloration

Scratch Prevention:

• Granite is scratch-resistant, but we recommend using placemats under ceramics, silverware, and other hard materials. Always use a cutting board.

Stain and Acid Protection:

• Granite can be stained by oils, wines, or citrus if not sealed properly. Wipe up spills promptly.

Sealing:

• Requires sealing approximately once per year to maintain its stain resistance and natural luster

Marble

Here are some essential tips for maintaining marble countertops:

Daily Cleaning:

• Use a soft cloth and a pH-neutral cleaner specifically designed for marble
  
• Avoid general household cleaners, vinegar, or citrus-based products

Heat Protection:

• Marble is sensitive to heat and should never come into contact with hot cookware. Always use trivets.

Scratch Prevention:

• Marble is softer than other stones. Use coasters, placemats, and cutting boards to avoid surface damage.

Stain and Acid Protection:

• Extremely vulnerable to etching and staining from acidic substances like wine, coffee, lemon, or tomato-based sauces. Clean spills immediately.

Sealing:

• Requires more frequent sealing—typically every 6 months—to protect against staining and etching

Sensa by Cosentino

Here are some essential tips for maintaining Sensa countertops:

Daily Cleaning:

• Wipe with warm water and mild soap or use a neutral cleaner formulated for natural stone

Heat Protection:

• Although treated, Sensa still benefits from heat protection. Use trivets or mats under hot pots and pans.

Scratch Prevention:

• Like other natural stones, it is best to avoid abrasive materials and sharp utensils directly on the surface

Stain and Acid Protection:

• Thanks to Sensa’s patented protective treatment, it is more resistant to stains and does not require regular sealing. Still, avoid leaving acidic or oily substances on the surface for extended periods.

Sealing:

• No sealing is required, as the treatment offers long-lasting protection

Dekton

Here are some essential tips for maintaining Dekton countertops:

Daily Cleaning:

• Clean with a damp cloth and neutral soap. For tougher stains, use a non-abrasive cleaner such as Cif Cream or Bar Keepers Friend.

Heat Protection:

• Dekton is highly heat-resistant and can withstand high temperatures without damage—hot pots and pans can be placed directly on the surface without the need for trivets

Scratch Prevention:

• While Dekton is extremely scratch-resistant, we still recommend using cutting boards to preserve utensils and maintain a pristine surface over time

Stain and Acid Protection:

• Dekton is non-porous and highly resistant to staining from oils, acids, wine, and cleaning products

Sealing:

• No sealing is required
  

General Tips for All Surfaces

Here are some general tips for maintaining all surfaces:

• Use coasters under all glasses, particularly those containing alcohol or citrus juices
• Avoid direct heat contact unless specified (e.g., Dekton)
• Prevent scratches by using cutting boards and protective pads
• Clean spills immediately to avoid staining and etching
• Avoid harsh chemicals and abrasive cleaners that may damage the surface finish
• Perform regular inspections and resealing when applicable to maintain long-term performance
  

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Proper care not only preserves the beauty of your countertops but also extends their lifespan. See detailed care instructions tailored to each type of stone surface:

Quartz

Daily Cleaning:

Use a soft cloth or sponge with warm water and mild dish soap.

Avoid harsh or abrasive cleaners, bleach, or ammonia.

Heat Protection:

Always use trivets or heat pads. Quartz is heat-resistant but not heat-proof — sudden temperature changes can cause damage.

Scratch Prevention:

Although quartz is durable, avoid cutting directly on the surface. Use cutting boards and place protective pads under heavy or rough-bottomed objects.

Stain & Acid Protection:

Quartz is non-porous, so it resists staining from most foods and liquids. However, prolonged exposure to strong dyes or chemicals (e.g., nail polish remover, paint strippers) should be avoided.

Sealing:

No sealing is required.

Granite

Daily Cleaning:

Clean with warm water, a soft cloth, and a pH-neutral cleaner or stone-specific soap.

Avoid acidic or abrasive products that can break down the sealant.

Heat Protection:

Granite is heat-resistant but using trivets or mats is still recommended to prevent long-term wear or discoloration.

Scratch Prevention:

Granite is scratch-resistant, but we recommend using placemats under ceramics, silverware, and other hard materials. Always use a cutting board.

Stain & Acid Protection:

Granite can be stained by oils, wines, or citrus if not sealed properly. Wipe up spills promptly.

Sealing:

Requires sealing approximately once per year to maintain its stain resistance and natural luster.

Marble

Daily Cleaning:

Use a soft cloth and a pH-neutral cleaner specifically designed for marble.

Avoid general household cleaners, vinegar, or citrus-based products.

Heat Protection:

Marble is sensitive to heat and should never come into contact with hot cookware. Always use trivets.

Scratch Prevention:

Marble is softer than other stones. Use coasters, placemats, and cutting boards to avoid surface damage.

Stain & Acid Protection:

Extremely vulnerable to etching and staining from acidic substances like wine, coffee, lemon, or tomato-based sauces. Clean spills immediately.

Sealing:

Requires more frequent sealing — typically every 6 months — to protect against staining and etching.

Sensa by Cosentino

Daily Cleaning:

Wipe with warm water and mild soap or use a neutral cleaner formulated for natural stone.

Heat Protection:

Although treated, Sensa still benefits from heat protection. Use trivets or mats under hot pots and pans.

Scratch Prevention:

Like other natural stones, it is best to avoid abrasive materials and sharp utensils directly on the surface.

Stain & Acid Protection:

Thanks to Sensa’s patented protective treatment, it is more resistant to stains and does not require regular sealing. Still, avoid leaving acidic or oily substances on the surface for extended periods.

Sealing:

No sealing required, as the treatment offers long-lasting protection.

Dekton

Daily Cleaning:

Clean with a damp cloth and neutral soap. For tougher stains, use a non-abrasive cleaner such as Cif Cream or Bar Keepers Friend.

Heat Protection:

Dekton is highly heat-resistant and can withstand high temperatures without damage — hot pots and pans can be placed directly on the surface without the need for trivets.

Scratch Prevention:

While Dekton is extremely scratch-resistant, we still recommend using cutting boards to preserve utensils and maintain a pristine surface over time.

Stain & Acid Protection:

Dekton is non-porous and highly resistant to staining from oils, acids, wine, and cleaning products.

Sealing:

No sealing is required.

General Tips for All Surfaces

Use coasters under all glasses, particularly those containing alcohol or citrus juices.

Avoid direct heat contact unless specified (e.g., Dekton).

Prevent scratches by using cutting boards and protective pads.

Clean spills immediately to avoid staining and etching.

Avoid harsh chemicals and abrasive cleaners that may damage the surface finish.

Perform regular inspections and resealing when applicable to maintain long-term performance.