Care and Maintenance.

HanStone is a hard, non-porous, natural quartz surface that makes cleaning quick and easy. With proper care and maintenance, and some industry tips and tricks, hard-to-clean stains, spills and messes can now be a thing of the past.

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Daily Cleaning

We recommend cleaning your HanStone Quartz daily with soap and water, a rubbing alcohol and water solution or Simple Green® diluted to 1:30 for light cleaning.

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Tip:

Always use a non-abrasive cloth such as a microfiber cleaning cloth when cleaning to avoid dulling your surface. Do not use a scotch pad or Mr. Clean Magic Eraser®.

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Please Note:

Acetone/nail polish remover, or abrasive cleaners such as Vim® Cream cleaners, Bar Keepers Friend® Soft Cleanser, or Mr. Clean® Magic Eraser® is never to be used on your surface as dull spots can occur and is not covered under warranty.

Do not use natural stone cleaners, sealants, or enhancer on your countertop.

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

  • Natural Oils

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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:

    Goof Off® Spray

    Option 2:

    Rubbing alcohol or Methyl hydrate

  • HanStone Recommended Cleaners

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    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

Care and Maintenance Guide

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