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Safe and Harmful Daily Cleaners for Stone and Quartz
The wrong cleaner can do more harm to a countertop than months of daily use. Questions about this come up so often across riverside custom countertops guide that a plain list is worth having.
Cleaners that are generally safe
- Warm water and a few drops of pH neutral dish soap, applied with a soft cloth.
- Cleaners labeled specifically for granite, stone or quartz, which are formulated to be gentle on sealers.
- A diluted isopropyl alcohol mix for a quick disinfecting wipe, followed by rinsing with water.
Cleaners that cause damage
- Vinegar, lemon and lime based sprays: acid etches marble and limestone and can wear a sealer on other stone.
- Bleach and ammonia: harsh on sealers and can discolor some resin surfaces if left to sit.
- Abrasive powders and scrubbing pads: they scratch, and scratches hold dirt.
- Oil based polishes: they leave a film that attracts Santa Ana dust and turns cloudy.
A simple routine
Spray lightly, wipe with a damp microfiber cloth, and dry the surface. Dry buffing removes hard water film before it sets. Most kitchens need nothing more than this once a day.