GRANITE

With regular cleaning and maintenance your stone countertops should perform well for years. Here are some Do's and Don'ts to help keep your stone in tip-top condition.

• Do blot up spills immediately.
• Do clean surfaces with a mild detergent (dish soap) or stone soap.
• Do thoroughly rinse the surface with clean clear water and dry after washing.
• Do use coasters under all glasses, particularly those containing alcohol or citrus juice.
• Do use natural PH cleaners
• Do Not place hot items right off a stove or out of an oven directly on the surface of our stone. Granite can withstand heat up to 1200 degrees Fahrenheit, however, fracture due to shock can happen. Use trivets or mats under hot dishes.
• Do Not use cleaners that contain acid, such as bathroom cleaners, grout cleaners, or tub and tile cleaners.
• Do Not use abrasive cleaners (soft scrub can be used to spot quartz and must be rinsed immediately, but regular use will yellow the stone and eat away the finish).
• Do Not place cast iron directly on the surface of the stone, as it is one of the few things that may scratch the surface.

Upon installation, your countertops (excluding quartz) will be sealed with Sprint Anti-Drop stone impregnator. When Properly sealed, the surface of your countertops will repel moisture and oil, virtually eliminating the risk of stains. However, always dry spills on the countertop and clean oil from them promptly. Industry standard is to reseal your countertops every 3-5 years. However, we recommend resealing annually with Sprint Anti-Drop. 

QUARTZ

Quartz is a beautiful, durable and resilient countertop surface that will provide you with many years of trouble free performance. Maintaining your quartz is simple and easy!

• For every day cleaning use a soft sponge or dishcloth with warm water.
• For stubborn or greasy clean-ups use a gentle liquid cleaner like Mr. Clean, 409, Simple Green, Fantastic, etc. or ordinary dish washing detergent e.g. Palmolive with warm water and a "White Scotch Brite". 
• Never use red or green Scotch Brites on quartz as they contain aluminum oxide (the same abrasive in sand paper) and may dull the finish. 
• Do not use abrasive cleaning agents such as regular Comet and Ajax. If needed, Bon Ami and Bar Keepers Friend are both approved non abrasive cleaning powders that will clean without effecting quartz finish. 
• Though most common household cleaners have no effect on quartz, never allow your countertop to come in contact with drain cleaners, paint strippers, or products containing Hydrofluoric acid, Methylene chloride, Trichloroethylene, or any product with a very high or very low PH. These types of chemicals may etch or discolor the surface of quartz.
• There is no need to seal your quartz countertops. Sealers cannot penetrate quartz and will remain on the surface. Eventually the sealer will start to wear off unevenly in high use areas causing the polish to appear inconsistent. 
• Always use a trivet or hot pad between quarts and any heat generating device including but not limited to crock pots, deep fryers, hot pans and pans or electric skillets. Sudden or rapid change of temperature or sustained heating, especially near edges and cut outs, may create enough thermal expansion energy to cause your countertop to crack.