Care and maintenance of your Quartz surfaces
Silestone is an engineered stone product composed of quartz and resins combining the natural beauty and durability of stone with the consistency of an engineered product.
Silestone comes in a large variety of colours to suit every taste and endless applications; examples being; kitchen worktops, vanity tops, cladding and flooring.
Silestone requires very little maintenance as its unique production process creates a high gloss, non-porous surface, which prevents fluid absorption.
Whilst extremely durable Silestone will continue to maintain its colour and shine for many years if it is treated with care.
Quartz characteristics -
- High durability
- Colour consistency
- Low maintenance
- Antibacterial protection
Routine Cleaning
On a day-to-day basis Silestone simply requires a wipe down with soap and warm water which will maintain its natural beauty and shine.
As Silestone is not porous it does not require the application of any surface sealants and is naturally highly resistant to surface staining from cooking oils, wine, coffee etc.
Stubborn marks
In the event of any stubborn marks, firstly wipe the Silestone surface clean with warm water and Cif Household Cream.
For marks that harden when they dry (food, gum etc) remove by gently scraping the material off the Silestone surface using a blunt plastic blade then wash and remove any residual matter with Cif and warm water.
Any lime scale or water stains can be removed using Viakal, which is available from all major supermarket chains. Manufacturers usage recommendations should be adhered to.
Heat Resistance
Silestone is extremely resistant to heat and can withstand moderately high temperatures for brief period of time without damage. Although Silestone is more heat resistant than most other surfaces, all stone can be damaged by sudden and extreme temperature changes especially near the edges.
For this reason we strongly recommend using a trivet or hot pad to protect your Silestone work surface from extreme heat.
Chemicals to avoid
Avoid exposing your Silestone work surface to strong chemicals and solvents. Items to avoid include nail polish remover, neat bleach, caustic soda, paint strippers and cleaning solutions that contain trichlorethane or methylene or dimetil chlorine. Also avoid highly aggressive cleaning agents like oven/grill cleaners that have high alkaline/PH levels.
If any of the above contaminates are spilled on the surface rinse off immediately with plenty of water to minimise their effect.
General precautions
Although your Silestone work surface is extremely scratch and heat resistant, we recommend that you protect the beauty of your tops by using a cutting board whenever using knives and a hot pad/trivet when using hot pans.
Silestone is the world leader in quartz surfaces. Available in over 100 distinctive colours, Silestone® is ideal for use in a wide variety of applications ranging from work surfaces to tiles, vanity units, bar/reception tops, steptreads, splashbacks, wall cladding etc.
Silestone® by Consentino is the first and only quartz surfacing material in the world, with patented Microban® antibacterial protection. This helps fight the growth of micro-organisms and harmful bacteria, which may be on the surface. The antibacterial protection is incorporated entirely throughout all Silestone® Quartz products during the manufacturing process, providing continuous protection, which cannot be removed or eliminated during the lifetime of the product. Functional, beautiful and hygienic with scratch and stain resistance, Silestone® Quartz worktops are simply unique.
