When it comes to care and maintenance of quartz worktops, the dos are easy and straightforward: Wipe clean with a damp cloth. Use a mild nonabrasive detergent soap for deep cleaning. A chamois leather, or suction window cleaner if you have one, can be used to remove any streaks and ensure a shiny finish.

Quartz is stain resistant, but not stain proof. If you do not wipe up staining agents, such as fruit juices, tea, coffee or wine, it could settle in. To remove stubborn stains, use a paste of baking soda and water and rub in with a soft cloth. Use a plastic putty knife to gently scrape dried up food particles, gum, nail polish, grease or paint that have stuck to the surface of your quartz worktop. A used credit card will also do the trick.

Your quartz worktops are heat resistant, but not heat proof. To maintain their beauty, never place hot items directly on the surface. Also, do not place heat-generating appliances directly on the surface; such as crock-pots or indoor grills. Instead, use a trivet or potholder to keep heat from affecting your worktop's shine. Excessive heat can lead to thermal shock; which can cause deep cracks in the surface of the quartz.

Quartz is one of the hardest materials in nature. That's why your new quartz worktop will not easily scratch or chip. We do, however, recommend the use of a cutting board to protect the surface and avoid dulling your knives.