It wasn't the acetone, it was the abrasive pad with which it was cleaned. Despite the manufacturer's instructions, you can clean the artificial stone with acetone with a soft white cloth. I have done it thousands of times over several decades. Many homeowners think that “common-sense cleaners” are the best option for cleaning their Granite Countertops in Orleans MA, such as acetone or bleach. However, most homeowners are unaware that these types of harsh chemicals can damage artificial quartz.
One of the best things you can do to combat stains on your quartz countertop is to stop them before they harden. If something has been spilled on the countertop, you can use a soft sponge or kitchen towel soaked in warm water to scrub it before it dries and becomes a legitimate stain. In addition to a soft sponge or cloth, all you need is baking soda or a liquid cleaner like Mr. Clean or Simple Green to remove the toughest stains from quartz countertops.
The big mistake? I decided to degrease the new quartz surfaces with acetone (which I have used for years on natural stone surfaces, such as granite (not marble)). Unfortunately, the quick acetone bath left permanent marks on my quartz. When choosing countertops for interiors, quartz and granite are good choices. Each one has its advantages and its drawbacks.
Quartz countertops are made of natural quartz, one of the hardest minerals found on our planet, along with binders. The manufacturing process produces a non-porous slab of material that not only looks good, but also works exceptionally well as kitchen countertops. Quartz resists stains and bacterial growth, with much less maintenance than granite, marble or limestone. The stains on quartz are superficial or are actual damage to the finish caused by caustic substances.
Unlike stone, quartz countertops don't need to be sealed. In fact, the sealant will not be absorbed and will remain on the surface. For more convenient cleaning of granite or quartz countertops, try using wipes. MB-17 Stone wipes are made especially for natural stone, but they work great with quartz.
Clean the countertop and throw it away. By the way, my relationship with MB Stone Care and its products developed thanks to many years of experience installing and sealing granite and quartz countertops, literally thousands of installations throughout my career. And the maintenance and manufacture of quartz countertops is a topic that interests me a lot. In fact, I have quartz countertops and granite countertops in my own house.
I also have several marble tables that need cleaning and sealing. The support requirements for quartz countertops are not the same as for granite Return from quartz countertop maintenance to the Granite Care Pro home page.
