
Caring for Your Countertops
Lasting products require care to protect the longevity and integrity of the material. See below general guidelines for care and the Makers Product Care & Maintenance
Caring for Solid Surface
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Always use a hot pad or trivet when place hot pots, hot baking sheets, any heat generating device on countertops
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Never cut directly on countertop surface -always use a cutting board
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For every day cleaning using a soft damp cloth and mild soap is sufficient and dry surface after cleaning
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For deeper cleaning an abrasive cleaner such as Ajax, Comet, Bar keepers friend etc. and Scotch Brite pad is sufficient. Always dry surface after cleaning.
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Do not use Window Cleaners on solid surface as this will leave a filmy residue
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Cleaning solid surface sinks
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Fill with hot water and adding a capful of bleach and waiting 10 – 15 minutes.
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Drain and rinse out
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Scrub with the abrasive side of a blue sponge & Rinse
General Care for Quartz
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For daily cleaning use clean cloth or soft side of sponge with mild soap and warm water. Rinse and then thoroughly dry
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For stubborn spots use a soft cloth, or soft side of sponge and a mild non-abrasive cleaner along with plenty of water
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To avoid dulling surface use non abrasive cleaners, pads and sponges
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Acetone should not be used on quartz
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Do not use bleach, oven cleaners, abrasive pads or powders