Everyday Care
Quantra is virtually maintenance-free and can be cleaned with extreme ease. Common household spills – such as, tea, coffee, lemon juice, soda, fruit, vegetable juice, olive oil or grease spills – are easily removed and the surface is restored to its original appearance. For routine cleaning, use a damp cloth or paper towel and, if necessary, a small amount of mild soap. Once clean, rinse and dry the surface thoroughly. For stubborn or dried spills, use a nonabrasive cleaning pad combined with a small amount of mild soap or specialized stone cleaner.
Maintenance for Super Honed & Brushed Finishes
Some Quantra colours and finishes like super honed, brushed, etc. are more sensitive to grease or finger-prints and may require extra care during routine cleaning as compared to polished surfaces. Hence any dirt, marks or scratches will be more visible on a honed surface. These marks can be removed by using non-abrasive cleaning products and it is always recommended to clean as soon as the stains occur
Maintenance for floors
Quantra floors in high traffic areas should be cleaned daily with a clean, dry dust mop or soft bristle broom. Quantra floors in low traffic areas can be cleaned less frequently using the same method. A floor machine such as a slow speed buffer or walk behind scrubber can be used for larger commercial environments. Be sure to rinse thoroughly to remove any haze residue that may reduce the shine and beauty of the floor. For heavily soiled floors, as with any floor, it makes sense to clean up spills as soon as possible.
General Precautions
Quartz is one of the hardest materials in nature, which is your assurance that your Quantra surface will not easily scratch or chip. Nevertheless, on a kitchtentop, use of a cutting board is recommended.
To maintain the natural beauty of Quantra, do not place hot skillets or roasting pans directly onto the surface but use a trivet instead.
Spills should be spot treated with the use of a damp mop or cloth towel and, if necessary, a small amount of mild soap or specialized stone cleaner.
Avoid exposing Quantra to chemicals and solvents, especially paint removers or furniture strippers containing trichloroethane or methylene chloride. Do not place nail polish remover, bleach or cleansers that contain bleach, bluing, permanent markers or inks. While casual exposure to alkaline materials will not damage Quantra, highly alkaline (high pH) cleansers are not recommended when cleaning Quantra If any of the substances listed above come into contact with Quantra, rinse the exposed surface immediately and thoroughly with plenty of clean water.
Do not use strong abrasive and/or alkaline cleaning products. Always follow the manufacturer’s dilution instructions and recommendations.
Substances which are not recommended to be used on Quantra Quartz
Abrasive Scrub Pads, Acetone, Batteries, Bleaching Agents, Furniture Strippers, Inks, Nail Polish Remover, Oven Cleaners, Oily Soaps, Paint Removers, Permanent Markers, Pumice, Sealers, Steel Wool, Strong Chemicals and Solvents
Cleaning Procedures for Quantra Quartz Surfaces
Common Household Spills
Toothpaste, Shoe polish
Wipe the contaminated area with a dry cloth. Use a damp cloth to remove the contaminants present on the surface and wipe off the area with a dry microfiber cloth.
Grease, Paint, Gum
Using a sharp plastic knife scrape the material off the surface. Clean the affected areas with a cloth mildly dipped in Ethanol and wipe the surface with a dry microfiber cloth.
Ink marks, Permanent Marker
Clean the surface with soft cloth to remove the stains present on the surface. Using Iso-propyl alcohol, rub the surface at the stain regions gently with a towel and clean it properly. (For Permanent marker related stains allow the solution to sit for a period of 10-15 minutes prior to Cleaning.)
Shampoo
Clean the surface with water thoroughly and wipe with a dry microfiber cloth to restore the surface to its original appearance.
Candle Wax
Scrape the Wax residue with a plastic knife and apply a mild soap solution on the surface and allow it to sit for 5-10 minutes and rinse thoroughly to restore the surface to its original appearance.
Lipstick, Adhesive Residue
Wipe off the oil marks from the surface such that the oil doesn’t spill onto the other areas. Now clean the surface with warm water post which you should apply a soap solution and allow it to sit on the surface for about 5-10 minutes and clean the surface with a dry microfiber cloth.
Food Items
Includes Staining from substances Such as: Coffee, Tea, Red Wine, Lemon Juice, Oil, Spices including but not limited to Mustard and Turmeric Powder and any other Fruit Juices in General.
Red Wine, Lemon Juice, Mustard, Coffee
Wipe the contaminated area with a dry cloth. Use a damp cloth to remove the contaminants present on the surface and wipe off the area with a dry microfiber cloth.
Tea, Turmeric Powder
Clean the surface with soft cloth to remove the remnants present on the surface. Using Iso-propyl alcohol, rub the surface at the stain regions gently with a towel and clean it properly.
Water Stains and any other general household liquid spills.
Clean the surface with a mild detergent solution of the concentration 2000 ppm i.e., 1g/500 ml without letting the solution evaporate (Ensure to cover the surface with a lid). Let it sit for a period of 2 hours post which clean the surface with a dry towel to removal the detergent residue.
Oil
Wipe off the oil marks from the surface such that the oil doesn’t spill onto the other areas. Now clean the surface with warm water post which you should apply a soap solution and allow it to sit on the surface for about 5-10 minutes and clean the surface with a dry microfiber cloth.
Fruit Juice(s)
Clean the surface with water thoroughly and wipe with a dry microfiber cloth to restore the surface to its original appearance.
Quantra is tough.. but needs handling with care
• Quantra can be damaged when it comes in contact with strong chemicals and solvents. Avoid using products that contain trichloroethane or methylene chloride that include paint removers, furniture strippers, oven cleaners, and products containing bleach. These products can cause permanent discoloration and damage to the surface. In the event that these agents come into contact with the surface, wipe immediately, rinse with water, and then clean with vinegar based cleaner.
• Do not use abrasive and or alkaline cleaning products.
• Do not use 3M ScotchBrite® green scrub pads or similar products, as they can cause the surface to become dull. When trying a new cleaning product, it is highly recommended that you always try the cleaner first on an inconspicuous place of the surface, if no discoloration/damage occurs, then use it in accordance with the cleaner manufacturer’s instructions.
• Excess heat can cause the polyester binder to contract and damage Quantra surfaces. Also, leaving the surface exposed to heat may cause it to feel rough to touch. Avoid possible discoloration by using a trivet between the countertop and any hot pan or heat source.
• Quantra is scratch resistant but can be scratched by materials harder than the quartz which makes up 93% of the product.
• Quantra can also be damaged by any kind of impact which causes the material to chip or crack.You can also download our Care & Maintenance Guide and Do’s and Don’ts for Quantra Surfaces.
By following the simple guidelines mentioned above, your Quantra countertop will stay new for many years to come.