It’s always a good idea to wipe up spills as soon as they occur.

• Natural Oils

  Oils on any counter can leave the finish looking messy, smudged and reflect light unpleasantly.

  Option 1: Mild soap and water.

  Option 2: Use a mild, alcohol-based degreaser such as Simple Green® All-
  Purpose Cleaner or rubbing alcohol.

  Rinse with clean water after all cleaning applications.

• Cosmetics

  Staining resulting from cosmetic products can make anyone panic. Not to worry, we can help.

  Option 1: Mild soap and water.

  Option 2: Apply hydrogen peroxide max 30% concentration then rinse and wipe with water.*

  Option 3: Rubbing alcohol.

  *Tip: Please remove any residue from the hydrogen peroxide solution after cleaning to avoid any changes to HanStone’s brilliant surface.

• Metals

  Noticing metal marks on a quartz surface can often be confused for scratches. Such metal marks can be easily removed using simple methods.

  Option 1: A white latex eraser. Delicately rub the eraser on the affected area. Once the stain is gone, clean the surface with one of the daily cleaning solutions as recommended.*

  Option 2: Simple Green® Pro HD

  *Tip: When cleaning any surface, the rule of thumb is to never apply pressure that is heavier than the natural weight of your hand. Otherwise, you can cause dull spots.

  Rinse with clean water after all cleaning applications.

• Metal Rust Stains

  Step 1: Soak a cloth with Bar Keepers Friend More Spray + Foam Cleaner® and apply on top of the stain for 10 minutes.

  Step 2: If the stain persists, re-apply but do not leave on longer than 30 minutes.

  Step 3: Once stain is removed, clean surface with water alone or a mild soap and water solution

• Food Colouring

  Option 1: Soap and water or rubbing alcohol and water solution

  Option 2: Soak a cloth with 30% bleach concentration. Leave on top of stain for 10 minutes. If stain persists, re-apply but do not leave on for longer than 30 minutes.

  Option 3: Apply hydrogen peroxide max 30% concentration. Rinse with water and wipe the surface.

  Rinse with clean water after all cleaning applications.

• Other Stuff

  Blood: Apply hydrogen peroxide max. 30% concentrate then rinse with water and wipe the surface.

  Candle Wax

  Option 1:

  Rubbing alcohol

  Option 2:

  Mild alcohol based degreaser such as Simple Green® All Purpose Cleaner.

  Soap Stains

  Mild alcohol based degreaser such as Simple Green® All Purpose Cleaner.

  Hard Water Deposits

  Option 1:

  Vinegar

  Option 2:

  Non-abrasive scale remover solution

  Silicone

  Option 1:

  Rubbing alcohol or Methyl Hydrate

  Option 2:

  Simple Green® Pro HD

  Adhesives

  Option 1:

  Simple Green® All Purpose Cleaner.

  Option 2:

  Rubbing alcohol or Methyl hydrate

• HanStone Recommended Cleaners

  For Daily cleaning

  • Dish soap and water
  • Light Degreaser -such as Simple Green® or Method all-purpose naturally derived surface cleaner
  • Lysol® Sanitizing Wipes

  For tough stains

  • Isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol
  • 1:1 vinegar water mixture
  • Simple Green® Pro HD
  • Clorox® Anywhere® Hard Surface
  • Clorox® Kitchen Cleaner & Disinfectant
  • Goo Gone®
  • Any of our recommendations found in the Care and Maintenance Guide

  Do Not Use

  • Abrasive cleaners, or products with pumice - such as VIM®, Bar Keepers Friend® Soft Cleanser, Cerama-Bryte®, Scuff pads, or Magic Eraser®
  • Strong solvents such as Acetone or Nail polish remover or other paint/furniture strippers
  • Sealers, stone enhancer, topical treatments, or cleaners that “polish”
  • Stove top, or ceramic cleaners, S.O.S. ® pads, Comet®, Soft Scrub®, or other similar products
  • Other heavy-duty cleaners, Chlorinated cleaners, cleaners with strong alkaline or acidic (high or low pH) properties