Keep your countertops sparkling clean and damage-free with our expert cleaning guide.
Marble, Quartz, and Granite Countertops
Less is more!
Dry with anotherclean microfiber cloth.
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Wipe with a damp cloth and dry afterward.
Don’t use any acidic cleaner (e.g.
Wipe it down with another damp cloth and then dry completely.
For any stubborn stuck-on messes, make a paste out ofbaking sodacombined with a little hot water.
This slightly abrasive paste will help scrub away messes.
To help kill some germs, spray with white vinegar and let it sit for a few minutes.
Wipe with a clean damp cloth, and then dry.
Rinse with a damp microfiber cloth and then dry.
Keep water away from the seams to avoid warping or swelling of the substrate underneath the laminate.
They’re also durable, and when cared for properly, can last a long time.
Rinse with hot water and a microfiber cloth and dry.
Spritz on and let it sit for five minutes, then wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
Durable and long-lasting, concrete is tough and is practically impervious to stains if you seal it annually.
Plus, it’s heat safeand it’s even possible for savvy DIYers to make their own concrete countertops.
Rinse with a damp cloth and then buff dry, moving in the direction of the grain.
A major pain point withstainless steel surfacesis how easily they collect fingerprints and smudges.
A little bit of olive oil on a paper towel rubbed into the stainless steel will help prevent them!
Practical and utilitarian, stainless steel countertops feel like they’re straight out of a professional kitchen.
