Quartz Worktops & Countertops, Stains & Household Detergents


With quartz worktops becoming more and more popular in recent years, our understanding of the functionality and upkeep of these materials has grown. The vast majority of our customers have been satisfied and have had no special issues, however we have observed a few staining issues on select engineered stones with consistent textures and light colours.

With quartz worktops becoming more and more popular in recent years, our understanding of the functionality and upkeep of these materials has grown.

The vast majority of our customers have been satisfied and have had no special issues, however we have observed a few staining issues on select engineered stones with consistent textures and light colours.

After collaborating with our clients and the quartz producers to find solutions, it seemed to us that those who had issues were among the most meticulous in their kitchen cleaning. Particularly, it appears that discoloration is connected to extremely frequent wiping down with detergent solutions.


What seems to be happening is that a minute layer of residue that is left behind after each wipe-down begins to accumulate and turn into a coating or "bloom" that is prone to staining. This type of bloom on the glass is probably something you have seen if you have ever used washing soda to clean your windows and then allowed them to dry. The detergent that was used to clean the worktop in this instance, not the quartz, is what is staining it.

To get around this problem, don't use excessive amounts of detergent. The simplest and most efficient upkeep is just wiping down surfaces with warm water. If there is greasy filth present, dilute detergent may be used; nevertheless, rinse well to prevent buildup. 

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