For many homeowners, granite is the material of choice for kitchen and bathroom countertops, but quartz is a very beautiful, maintenance-free alternative that shouldn’t be overlooked. Quartz rivals the glossy beauty of granite, but it does not require sealing and other maintenance like granite does. 

The countertop professionals at Rocky Mountain Granite & Marble in Webster, NY, are big fans of quartz, too, and offer the following tips for taking care of quartz counters:

• Use The Right Tools: Clean quartz counters with a soft rag and a gentle cleanser. A glass cleaner is useful to clean up any dried-on stains. Never use anything with bleach or harsh chemicals. 
• Act Quickly To Remove Tough Stains: Clean up spills quickly. While quartz is stain resistant, you’ll want to clean up coffee, tea, and red wine spills as soon as possible.
• Protect Quartz From Hot Pots: Always place a trivet or some sort of heat-resistant pad on your quartz counter before putting down a hot pan or pot. Quartz is heat resistant up to about 300°F, but rapid changes in temperature can still cause damage.
• Don't Cut Directly Onto Quartz Countertops: Protect countertops with a cutting board when you use a knife during your food preparation. Quartz is scratch-resistant, but not completely scratch-proof. Quartz can chip, so be careful to put dishes and heavy pots down gently.
• Don't Worry: Quartz is harder to damage than materials like laminate and Corian, so you can rest assured that your vanity and kitchen counters will be able to withstand ordinary activity on a daily basis.

If you're replacing your countertops in your kitchen or bathroom, consider quartz for a durable and beautiful option. For more information on quartz or granite countertops, call Rocky Mountain Granite & Marble at (585) 265-6610, or visit them on the web.