In most cases, soap and warm water or a mild detergent is enough to keep your stone surface looking good. If necessary, use a non-abrasive soft soap along with a non-scratch or delicate scrub pad. Afterwards, thoroughly rinse with clean water to remove residue.
Stubborn Stains or Dried Spills
If needed, apply a non-abrasive household cleaner (a non-abrasive cleaner will not dull the surface shine) and rinse to remove residue. To remove adhered material such as food, gum, nail polish or even dried paint, first scrape away excess material with a plastic putty knife and then use a damp cloth to remove any marks or residual dirt. For extra-stubborn stains, a no-scratch Scotch-Brite® pad is recommended along with the non-abrasive cleaner such as Method Daily Granite.
Tips: Apply a small amount of the cleaner to a damp paper towel and gently rub the stained area in a circular motion. Then rinse thoroughly with warm water and dry with a soft cloth or paper towel. For stubborn stains, allow the cleaner to remain on the surface for no more than one minute, but avoid letting it dry. This method is only for spot cleaning specific stains. Do not use a scouring pad.
For Honed / Concrete finished surfaces, the exposed surface area is larger, which means that fingerprints, metal marks and other traces of daily life will be more obvious, they may require more daily maintenance than other products on the surface. but they are still relatively easy to maintain. For more stubborn stains and spots, apply a multi-purpose cream cleaner to a cloth or wet wipe and gently rub in a circular motion. Thoroughly rinse the cleaner off with warm water and then dry the surface with a clean cloth.
Heat Tolerance
Our stone is more heat resistant than other stone surfaces including most granite, marble, and limestone; and is not affected by temperatures lower than 150°F. However, like all stone material, it can be damaged by sudden and rapid temperature changes. Therefore, we suggest that hot pots and pans never be directly placed on the surface. We also recommend a hot pad or trivet be placed on the surface under cooking units such as electric frying pans, crock pots, or roaster ovens.
Scratch Resistant
Our stone is a highly scratch resistant surface; however, it avoids abuse of the surface by refraining from using sharp objects such as sharp knives or screw drivers directly onto the surface.
Cleaning Agents to Avoid
It’s important to be aware that like any other surface, our stone can be permanently damaged if exposed to strong chemicals and solvents that can damage its physical properties. Never clean your stone surface with products that contain Trichloroethane or Methylene chloride, such as paint removers or strippers, bleach or acetone. Avoid the use of highly aggressive cleaning agents such as oven/grill cleaners and dishwasher polishing agents that have high alkaline/pH levels (pH 8.5 or higher). Products containing oils or powders may leave a residue and should be rinsed off thoroughly. Should your surface accidentally be exposed to any of these damaging products, rinse immediately with clean water to neutralize the effect.
**Extra Note: **
If you are not sure which cleaner should be safe to your countertop, please contact your fabricator or us.