Your worktops aren’t merely practical surfaces — they’re covered in style in your home.
Regardless of whether you’ve decided on Quartz, Marble, Dekton, or Granite, a bit of common sense and attention will keep them looking brand-new for years.
We at LSD Stone not only install beautiful worktops — we instruct you on how to protect your investment too!
Here are our best maintenance hacks for each type of material.
Quartz – Low Maintenance, High Style
What people love: Non‑porous, stain-resistant and comes in endless colours.
Maintenance Hacks:
- Daily Routine: It involves wiping with a soft cloth and mild soap. Never use an abrasive pad.
- Avoiding Stains: Quartz is stain-resistant but you must clean spills quickly, common stains include turmeric, coffee and wine.
- Heat Caution: Always use trivets or mats, a quartz surface can be damaged by extreme heat.
- Call for Caution with Harsh Chemicals: Bleach and harsh solvents can dull the surface.
Pro Tip: For additional shine, use a pH‑neutral quartz cleaner every month.
🏛 Marble – Where Luxury is Love
What people love: Beautiful, timeless and it is feels cool to touch.
Maintenance Hacks:
- Seal Again and Again: Marble is porous, so seal your marble at least every 6–12 months.
- Clean with delicacy: Warm water with a ph-neutral cleaner, never vinegar or lemon!
- Stain Guard: Designed to prevent spills, particularly those involving acidic liquids like wine, citrus, and vinegar.
- Prevent Scratches: Always use a chopping board, marble can scratch more easily than you think.
Pro Tip: If you get an etch mark (dull spot), marble polishing powder waved over the spot can make it shiny again in minutes.
Dekton – The Indestructible Surface
Why people love it: Ultra-resistance to heat, scratches, UV and stains.
Care Hacks:
- Easy Cleaning – In most situations, mild soap and warm water is all you need.
- Tough Stains – Clean tough stains with a cream surface cleaner, or an all-purpose cleaner and gentle non-scratch sponge.
- Heat Resistant – You can put hot pans right on Dekton but using trivets can help avoid thermal shock.
- Outdoor Friendly – Great for outdoor kitchens, just clean every so often to eliminate dust and pollen.
Pro Tip – While it is tough, avoid using sharp blades right on the surface – you will dull your knives.
Granite – Natural Toughness with Some TLC
Why people love it: It is durable, heat resistant, and has unique patterns.
Care Hacks:
- Seal every year: The seal will help keep granite resistance to stains and easy to clean.
- For daily cleaning: Warm water and a little dish soap; wipe dry to prevent water spots.
- Heat: Granite withstands heat well, but trivets will extend its life.
- Oil build-up: Use a degreasing stone cleaner in the cooking zone.
Pro tip: Check your seal – pour water on the surface to see if darkens, and if so it’s time to reseal.
Keep Your Worktops Looking New for Years
Your worktop is an investment in your home.
With a little regular care, you can keep Quartz, Marble, Dekton, and Granite surfaces looking just as stunning as the day we installed them.
Need a worktop that’s beautiful, durable, and easy to maintain?
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