Tips For Keeping Sintered Stone Countertops In Excellent Shape

Even though sintered stone is stain and scratch-resistant, it still needs routine maintenance to stay in good shape. When it comes to your weekly cleaning routine, it’s best to use a pH-neutral soap and a soft sponge or microfiber cloth. While the material doesn’t scratch easily, that doesn’t mean it’s bulletproof, so it’s best to avoid any hard-bristle brushes, rough scouring pads, or metal brushes that can leave behind marks or grooves. The same reasoning goes for the pH-neutral soap. Such a cleaner is neither acidic nor basic, making it a gentle and safe choice for all your surfaces, ensuring you don’t accidentally mark the stone. You also want to steer clear of very harsh cleaners, such as bleach or ammonia, as they can potentially damage the finish of the counter and leave dull spots where they burn the stone. 

If you want to use a cleaning agent heartier than soap, just make sure that it isn’t acidic and doesn’t contain any waxes or oil soaps. While you might think that a waxy cleaning product will leave a shiny, protective film on top, the stone is non-porous, so it doesn’t need a protective sealant. Using a product with such waxes can leave behind an oily residue that is very difficult to remove after the fact, so be sure to read your cleaning product’s ingredient list before using it on the slab.