Quartz countertops
How to maintain quartz worktops?
Quartz composite is a composite stone (quartz granules bonded with resin) that forms a strong and low-maintenance material. Kitchen worktops in composite are available in a wide range of colours and finishes. We distinguish between polished composite (high gloss) which have a very dense surface, and matt surfaces (honed and anticato) which are slightly more porous.
AKEMI® has a specific product range for quartz composite for both protection, cleaning and maintenance. So we assure you a well-protected and beautifully cared-for worktop.
FIRST TREATMENT
Glossy and honed quartz composite worktops do not require preventive protection with an impregnating product.
Anticato finishes are porous and should be treated with an impregnation product with oleophobic properties so that the stone is optimally protected against contamination, especially oils and greases. Recommended products are Akemi Anti Stain Nano (colourless) or Akemi Colour Darkener Super (colour intensifier).
See our handy applicators for homogeneous application and agitation of impregnating product.
CARE
As a daily maintenance cleaner, we recommend Akemi Crystal Clean Spray. This product cleans and degreases, dries quickly and is veil-free. Safe for all materials.
Use Akemi Quartz Clean & care once a month. This 3-in-1 product cleans, cares and protects. It supports and supplements the effectiveness of existing impregnations.
CLEAN
To remove grease films, maintenance layers and absorbed food residues, we recommend Akemi Quartz Intensive Cleaner. Use this powerful cleaner only if your daily maintenance cleaner is not sufficient.
Also use this spray to thoroughly clean the worktop before an impregnation aftertreatment.
GLOSS MAINTENANCE
Use Akemi Quartz Polish to maintain (high) glossy worktops. This product conditions the stone, increases the gloss level and additionally protects and repels water.
TIPS
TIPS
- Always follow the instructions on the packaging of maintenance products.
- Limescale deposits are easily removed with Akemi Sanitary Cleaner.
- Metal streaks, from cooking pots or knives, can be removed with Akemi pro Scrub, as well as food residues or other dried-up dirt and light limescale.
- Stubborn water rings and stains can be removed with Akemi Acid Cleaner.
- Discolouration caused by hot cooking pots, sodium hydroxide (caustic soda), paint strippers (décapants) and hydrofluoric acid cause irreparable damage to quartz composite.