Quartz Stain test-before you buy and upgrade your kitchen, watch our helpful video to find out what works on stains and decide if Quartz is for you.. We were surprised to find what works on stains !!!
Thanks so much! Ours was just installed and I guess a contractor left a sugary coffee for a few days. Hot soapy water didn’t work, acetone, nope.. whitening toothpaste, gone with ease.. awesome!
For those who still have that problem, 91% rubbing alcohol remove turmeric stains completely as long as you dont leave it on there for a 5 days like in his case, and acetone does the same for tomato stains. All other stains usually will come out easily.
Problem is…. SOME quartz is a 90/10 stone/resin ratio, others are 80/20, still others 70/30. And the amount of resin affects stain resistance and removal. So what works for one person, may not work for others, depending on their ratio. Always ask your fabricator what the ratio is, have them prove it, and try to get at least 90/10.
Do NOT use a magic eraser, as you will end up (scuffing up) the finish on the counter top and end up with a dull spot in the are you used the eraser on.
Not all quartz created equal. Unfortunately a lot of all these "calcatta" slabs are from China with who knows what % of quartz in it and if it's sealed properly. Go with American made like Cambria
We did a leathered granite. No sealing because there’s no finish, no issues with what we can and cannot use to clean it (it’s stone!) No worries over a hot pan being set down. Never been happier with countertops!
@@cygnus6623 That is true, it will burn the formica, and too much water will buckle it. However I liked never having to worry about every little thing staining it like spices & metals or endangering the seal like citrus fruit spills or cleansers containing citric acid (which most cleansers contain).
Try bleach for a few seconds and scrub it clean. You have to wash it off right away with warm water and lots of soap. Wash it a few times to make sure there is no bleach residue left over. Someone commented this hack in the video and I got a year old stain out. It wasn’t kimchi but I’m sure it will work.
Lay some paper towels over the affected area, pour some bleach over the paper towels(fully soaked in the bleach) and leave over night. You won't even have to scrub it off
Well good for you! I am in a full time accelerated BSN program with 3 cats, 1 dog, 3 kids, and two are in the spectrum. Additionally, I have a house that is over 3k sqft and I clean it all by myself. There is no time for me to worry about cleaning countertops straightaway.
I would have agreed with you - but my mother who is OCD when it comes to cleaning made some food with tomato paste/sauce or whatever it was. Ran out to deliver it to her grandchildren before boarding a plane. Came back and there was a stain on her quartz countertop. Turns out she's human afterall. Still denies it to this day
Also this could be helpful to know when making a decision about quartz in a rental, where other people may not care to clean as often as you would if it's your own.
