Care & maintenance
Keep your stone looking its best
Natural stone
Granite, marble, quartzite, and dolomite are porous.
- Clean with
- A pH-neutral stone cleaner, or dish soap and warm water.
- Never use
- Bleach, vinegar, ammonia, or acidic or abrasive products. They etch and dull marble.
- Sealing
- Reseal when water stops beading on the surface.
- Stains and scratches
- Call a professional stone restorer.
Engineered quartz
- Clean with
- A pH-neutral, non-abrasive cleaner or mild dish soap, and a soft cloth.
- Sealing
- Never needed. Quartz is non-porous.
- Heat and knives
- Use trivets and cutting boards. High heat can mark the resin.
- Stains
- Wipe spills promptly. For a set-in stain, call a professional.
Common questions
How often should I seal natural stone countertops?
Granite, marble, and quartzite are porous and need sealing once or twice a year. Reseal when water dripped on the surface stops beading.
What cleaner is safe for marble and quartzite?
Use a pH-neutral, water-based cleaner, or plain dish soap with warm water. Avoid bleach, vinegar, ammonia, and acidic or abrasive products, which etch marble.
Does quartz need to be sealed?
No. Engineered quartz is non-porous and never needs sealing. Clean it with a pH-neutral, non-abrasive cleaner or mild dish soap.
How do I seal a marble countertop?
Clean and dry the marble, apply a penetrating stone sealer evenly, let it soak for the time on its label, then wipe off the excess. Sealing stops stains, not etching.
Does Dallas hard water leave marks on stone countertops?
It can. North Texas minerals leave a cloudy film or spots, most often around faucets. Wipe up standing water and clean with a pH-neutral stone cleaner, never an acidic descaler.