Kitchen worktops are a big investment and thus, you need to keep them clean so that they look their best all the time. Whether you have natural stone worktops, quartz countertops or laminate worktops, you need to take their proper care. Here we have listed a few things for properly cleaning different types of worktops and keeping them free from stains, watermarks and dirt.
Removing stains from laminate worktops
The laminate Howdens worktops are composed of resins and thus, highly resistant to stains.
Cleaning Procedure: Simply clean it with a soft cloth dipped in a mixture of water and baking soda. Laminate worktops usually get damaged from hot objects. Therefore, you need to take preventive measures like using trivets to avoid any heat damage.
Removing stains from quartz worktops
The quartz worktops are non-porous and hence, resistant to scratches and stains. However, regular cleaning is required to keep the surface free from unwanted stains.
Cleaning Procedure: To clean the quartz surfaces, you need a clean cloth dipped in mild soap and water. You don’t require any harsh cleaning solution for wiping off the surface of these worktops.
Removing stains from marble worktops
The marble worktops look beautiful and sophisticated but they easily attract stains. Therefore, it’s important to seal them to keep them stain free.
Cleaning Procedure: Even sealing won’t make marble worktops 100% stain proof. So, you need to wipe off these surfaces as soon as you notice spillage. For cleaning, you need water and mild soap for wiping the surface.
Removing stains from granite worktops
Granite countertops are also porous, but they are resistant to stains and more durable than marble worktops. Some high-density granite worktops don’t even need sealing to prevent themselves from stains, as they can resist stains on their own.
Cleaning Procedure: You need mild soap and water for cleaning the surface of granite worktops with a cloth.
Removing stains from concrete worktops
Concrete worktops are also highly porous. They must be treated with a concrete sealer for preventing stains, water absorption and scratches.
Cleaning Procedure: In case of spillage, take a cotton ball dipped in household bleach and put it on the stained area. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes and after that, rinse the area with warm water. For regular cleaning, wipe off the surface with a clean cloth dipped in mild soap and water.
Removing stains from stainless steel worktops
This stain-resistant worktop material is ideal in a kitchen with an industrial-chic surface. However, it’s quite a task to keep its surface stain-free.
Cleaning Procedure: It is difficult to clean acidic and wet marks from stainless steel. Therefore, you need a cleaner specifically designed to clean stainless steel. A cleaner that’s neither alkaline nor acidic is the best for cleaning this material. Put a few drops of this cleaner on a microfiber cloth and wipe the surface clean. But what to do if rust or hard water stains develop? In this case, you can use a mildly abrasive cleaner that gently scrubs off the stains without making the stainless steel surface dull or grainy.
Removing stains from tile worktops
Tiles are designed to be unreceptive to stains; however, debris and grout can often be stuck between tiles. Therefore, you need regular cleaning of tile worktops to keep them free from grout, debris and stains.
Cleaning Procedure: For removing grout stains from tiles, you need a proper grout cleaner and a tile brush for keeping tiles free from unwanted stains or marks.
Conclusion
Using the aforementioned cleaning tips, you can easily clean different types of worktops with ease. Besides regular cleaning, some worktop materials need extra effort for keeping their surface free from stains and dirt. Therefore, you need to consult a professional worktop dealer about the cleaning procedure of a particular worktop surface.
Published by Jesus Alberto Mouzo on January 22, 2021
