Everybody has experienced this situation: everything is perfect one moment, and then we see a stain on the quartz worktop that wasn’t there before.

If you have a quartz worktop, you are aware of how to maintain regular cleaning of it. At some point, if you’re new to having a quartz worktop, you’ll probably notice a stain that you’re positive wasn’t there when you cleaned up after dinner yesterday.

STEP 1. Identify the nature of the stain.

It’s crucial to determine whether a stain is food or a burn mark even though we may not always know where it came from or what it is. One is a little bit simpler to handle than the other.

STEP 2. IF FOOD OR WINE…

Fill your towel with warm, soapy water to assist clean the work area and break down any grease. For situations like this, our best recommendation is to keep a microfiber cloth on available because they usually help remove stains more effectively and with a little less effort.

STEP 3. IF THE STAIN IS NOT COMING OUT

If it hasn’t come out or has only slightly faded by now, you should stop fretting and put in a very mild abrasive. Some of the best products for removing stains like red wine, chorizo, and tomato sauce from pasta include Cif Cream and Bar Keepers Friend (linked).

The discoloration should disappear if you gently massage a tiny bit of cleaning cream into the affected area using the same soapy microfiber cloth. the same size as a 5p.

However, because it can dull the polished surface of your quartz worktop, we don’t recommend using it everywhere. Save the cream for when you need to get rid of any imperfections.

STEP 4. FOR BURN MARK

Each burn is unique, and some go deeper than others. The surface should first be lightly scrubbed with a moderate abrasive. The scorch marks should be scrubbed away lightly if they are not too deep.

Apply white toothpaste or a paste made of baking soda and water to the scorch marks if they are still visible, and let it sit for a few minutes. To get rid of the stains, lightly scrub the surface after wiping off the toothpaste.

There isn’t much you can do if the burn marks are severe and stubborn. We can only advise setting up a trivet or a feature chopping board there.

Regardless of the type of material our customers use in their kitchens, we always advise them to use a trivet. Whether it is quartz or wood, almost all worktop materials can be damaged by heat in some way. Find more