Daily clean up is easy. Use a mild antibacterial dish soap and warm water. Always rinse with fresh water and dry the countertop after cleaning. The resins in Eternia Quartz make the surface resistant to everyday dust, dirt, stains, mold…and dogs.
Intense Heat
High heat from items like toaster ovens, crock pots and coffee makers can cause seam adhesives to fail and thin strips to crack. Stone is heat resistant, but keep intense heat away from the seams and thin strips of your countertop to avoid these issues. Never place hot cookware directly onto your Eternia countertop. Use trivets or hot plates to protect the surface.
Harm or Distress
Do not let blunt or heavy objects hit the surface—especially the edges—it can chip the stone. Heavy weight on counters is not recommended, so do not stand on countertops. Sliding abrasive objects (i.e. clay bowls, carbide-tipped tools, a sandy sole of a shoe, etc.) can also harm the surface. Similarly, avoid cutting directly on your Eternia countertop and use a cutting board.
Harsh Cleaners
Do not use cleaners that contain bleach, acids, ammonias, detergents, abrasives and oils (i.e. oven cleaners, Comet, Soft Scrub, SOS, products with pumice, batteries, paint removers, furniture strippers, silver tarnish removers, etc.).
Stains
Eternia Quartz will be hard to stain, but if you need to remove stubborn or dried-on spills you can use a non-abrasive gel (We like Bar Keepers Friend) by applying the gel with a soft cloth, rinse it thoroughly and dry.