Stone worktop maintenance and cleaning — how to keep it in shape
Quartz, ceramic, granite and marble are each cared for differently. Instructions from our factory and installation team for everyday cleaning, sealing and stain removal. Every worktop comes with instructions — Delivery and installation in Finland — 14 working days from drawing approval.
How is a stone worktop cared for by material?
A stone worktop does not need much, but it needs the right approach. Quartz and ceramic are dense: water, a mild detergent and a soft cloth are enough, and they are not sealed. Granite and marble are natural stones that we seal at installation and that should be resealed every few years. Marble reacts to acids, so lemon, wine and vinegar are wiped up immediately.
Most of the maintenance questions our installation team receives concern the wrong products. Abrasive powder scratches a polished surface, chlorine and strong alkalis fade the colour of quartz, and acidic limescale removers etch marble. Hot pans always go on a trivet on quartz; ceramic and granite can take them. With these few rules the worktop looks the same years later as on installation day.
What you get when you order directly from the factory
Instructions with the worktop
At installation we give written care instructions for your specific material. No need to guess which product is suitable and which is not.
Sealing on installation day
We seal granite and marble worktops right after installation. We tell you when the treatment should be repeated and how you can do it yourself.
The right care products
We sell the same cleaning and sealing products we use at the factory and on installations. You can find them on the Maintenance products page.
Help with stains and scratches
If the worktop gets scratched or a stain will not come out, get in touch. We advise by phone, and if necessary our installer polishes or repairs the spot on site.
Which stone suits this use?
We help you choose the material for the application, style and budget. Everything below is machined at our own factory.
Quartz
Water and a mild detergent are enough. No sealing, no abrasive powders, no hot pans directly on the surface.
Ceramic
The easiest to care for: withstands heat, acids and most cleaners. Wipe with a damp cloth, with an all-purpose cleaner if needed.
Granite
Sealed at installation and every 2–4 years. Day to day, water and a neutral cleaner; heat is not a problem.
Marble
Sealed regularly, no acidic products. Lemon, wine and vinegar are wiped up immediately; a polished surface is cared for with a product intended for marble.
Dimensions, thicknesses and options
- Everyday cleaningwater, mild detergent, soft cloth
- Sealing intervalgranite 2–4 years, marble 1–2 years, quartz and ceramic not needed
- Avoidabrasive powders, chlorine, strong alkalis, acidic limescale removers
- Heatceramic and granite withstand it, always use a trivet on quartz
- Scratch repairnatural stone is re-polished, quartz and ceramic repaired case by case
- Care productscleaning and sealing products from the page /maintenance-products/
See also: edge profiles · corner finishes · how to order
From measurement to installation
Measurement
Already at the measurement we discuss how the kitchen is used. Based on that we recommend a material and surface whose care suits your everyday life.
Fabrication at our own factory
At the factory the surface is finished and inspected. The first sealing of natural stone is prepared so that it can be done right after installation.
Delivery
Delivery and installation in Finland — 14 working days from drawing approval. The worktop is packed protected, and the care instructions and, if needed, care products come in the same delivery.
Installation
After installation we seal the natural stone, go through cleaning and the joints, and give written instructions. Afterwards we advise by phone whenever needed.
Questions and answers
How often does a stone worktop need sealing?
Quartz and ceramic are not sealed at all. Granite is sealed at installation and then roughly every 2–4 years; marble more often, roughly every 1–2 years depending on use. An easy test: if a drop of water soaks into the surface instead of beading, it is time to seal.
Do I get care instructions with the worktop?
Yes. Delivery and installation in Finland — 14 working days from drawing approval, and on installation day we go through the care together and leave written instructions for your material. If a question comes up later, the same team answers by phone or email.
How much does maintenance cost?
Normal maintenance costs nothing: water, a mild detergent and a cloth are enough. Sealer for natural stone is a small expense, and you can buy it from us. If you need an installer's visit to polish or repair a scratch, we give a fixed quote for it in advance.
How do I remove a stain from a stone worktop?
On quartz and ceramic most stains come off with water and a mild detergent or an all-purpose cleaner. On granite and marble a grease stain is removed with a poultice intended for stone, left to work for a few hours. Do not use acids or scouring powder. If the stain will not come out, contact us before trying stronger products.
Can a scratch be repaired?
Small scratches in granite and marble are re-polished on site. Scratches in quartz and ceramic are rarer and can be repaired or blended case by case. Send us a photo and we will assess the repair method, and if necessary our installer will come by.
Ask about care or order care products
Get in touch if you are unsure about the right product or a stain will not come out. The same team that installed your worktop will advise you further.
