to avoid stains on your stone, follow these tips:
1:Wipe down regularly with a damp cloth and warm soapy water;
2:Soak up spills immediately with a paper towel;
3:Don’t use your washing up dishcloth to wipe down your bench as you’ll transfer oils that could stain;
4:Put a spill mat under any metal container to prevent rust spots;
5:Use a heat mat if you need to put down a saucepan or a hot bowl. Hot items could cause the bench to crack.
6:Caesarstone benches are non-porous but there are many on the market, such as marble, that will be more prone to soaking up a stain than others.
7:The best way to keep the surface clean is to it wipe down often with warm soapy water – kitchen detergent is fine – to remove residue that could stain.
8:To leave a streak-free surface, use a clean dry cloth to dry it off; and for extra shine use a small amount of methylated spirits on a cloth.
types of foods stain stone benchtops?
Although colourful food is often the healthiest, there are a few items you should relegate to the sink during food preparation.
- Beetroot
- Turmeric
- Oils
- Red wine
- Pasta sauce
- Tandoori or curry sauce
- Berries
- Fruit and vegetable juices
What to do if you see a stain on your stone benchtops?
The first step is not to panic when you see a stain on your stone benchtop – most things can be removed if you act quickly. Here are our tips for attacking stains on stone benchtops on urcleaner.com.au
- Depending on what the stain is you may be able to use a plastic spatula to get most of the residue off and then attack with soapy water or a specialised cleaner;
- Robyn recommends avoiding harsh abrasives like steel wool and scourers, as these may damage the surface;
- On non-porous benches, such as Caesarstone, use a small amount of white cream paste on a very wet cloth, then wipe down liberally and let it sit to soak in;
- If you see a stain and can’t remove it easily, speak to your bench manufacturer to get the best result;
- Before you reach for heavy-duty cleaners like bleach or nail polish remover, be sure to call the manufacturer for advice to avoid doing damage.
