Care & Maintenance

GRANITE

• If you spill something, clean it up right away. Soap and water should be sufficient for
  clean up.
• Do not cut directly on your stone as you will dull your knife and possibly damage your
  granite.
• Always place raw meats on a cutting board or plate. If you put it directly on the stone,
  the bacteria can seep into the pores of the granite.
• Design Surfaces offers Custom AquaShield Cleaner & Resealer, which seals your stone
  every time you clean.
• We also offer Custom Concentrated Stone & Tile Cleaner for natural stone which
  prevents soap scum build up and hard water deposits
• For biannual or yearly sealing, we sell Custom Sealer’s Choice Gold sealant. It’s a no-
  sheen, natural-look, water-based, penetrating sealer formulated to provide maximum
  stain protection. Rapid curing formula can achieve stain protection in four hours.

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MARBLE

• The most important thing to know with marble is to use a mild, pH-neutral, non-
  abrasive soap. You can mix a little soap or dish soap with warm water. Do not use too
  much soap as it can leave behind a film.
• Acidic cleaners like vinegar, Windex and bleach should not come into contact with
  marble. Even a lemon wedge can begin to eat into the marble within seconds.
• Abrasive particles or rough sponges will scratch the finish off marble.
• As soon as a liquid spills on marble, clean it up immediately. Try to blot the liquid
  instead of wiping it.
• Use hot pads and trivets when placing hot items on your stone.
• Design Surfaces offers Custom AquaShield Cleaner & Resealer, which seals your stone
  every time you clean.
• We also offer Custom Concentrated Stone & Tile Cleaner for natural stone which
  prevents soap scum build up and hard water deposits
• For biannual or yearly sealing, we sell Custom Sealer’s Choice Gold sealant. It’s a no-
  sheen, natural-look, water-based, penetrating sealer formulated to provide maximum
  stain protection. Rapid curing formula can achieve stain protection in four hours.

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DOLOMITE

• Acidic cleaners like vinegar, Windex and bleach should not come into contact with
  dolomite.
• As soon as a liquid spills on your stone, clean it up immediately. Try to blot the liquid
  instead of wiping it.
• Use hot pads and trivets when placing hot items on your stone.
• Design Surfaces offers Custom AquaShield Cleaner & Resealer, which seals your stone
  every time you clean.
• We also offer Custom Concentrated Stone & Tile Cleaner for natural stone which
  prevents soap scum build up and hard water deposits.
• For biannual or yearly sealing, we sell Custom Sealer’s Choice Gold sealant. It’s a no-
  sheen, natural-look, water-based, penetrating sealer formulated to provide maximum
  stain protection. Rapid curing formula can achieve stain protection in four hours.

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QUARTZITE

• Use coasters for glasses and mugs.
• Use hot pads and trivets when placing hot items on your stone.
• Make sure your cleaner is pH neutral.
• Design Surfaces offers Custom AquaShield Cleaner  Resealer, which seals your stone
  every time you clean.
• We also offer Custom Concentrated Stone & Tile Cleaner for natural stone which
  prevents soap scum build up and hard water deposits
• For biannual or yearly sealing, we sell Custom Sealer’s Choice Gold sealant. It’s a no-
  sheen, natural-look, water-based, penetrating sealer formulated to provide maximum
  stain protection. Rapid curing formula can achieve stain protection in four hours.

QUARTZ

• Wipe up spills immediately.
• Use hot pads and trivets when placing hot items on your stone.
• Always use a cutting board. While quartz is scratch resistant, it’s not scratch proof!
• Stay away from harsh chemicals.
• Wipe your quartz counters with mild dish soap and a soft rag.
• Scrape off dried gunk from the quartz surface.
• Take a degreasing agent like Custom NanoScrub, that we sell at Design Surfaces, to
  clean anything off your quartz.
• If you have a tough stain, use Custom NanoScrub, sold by Design Surfaces, to rub away
  the stain.

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AquaShield Cleaner & Resealer

Custom Nanoscrub‍