Maintenance
Maintenance instructions.
PROPERTY OF THE QUARTZ
Mediterraneo Quartz products are highly compacted and non-porous surface, thus requiring no special treatment.Mediterraneo Quartz products do not absorb liquids, smells or food fats. Since they are not porous, they do not allow the proliferation of bacteria, resist acids, are easy to clean and hygienic. Mediterraneo Quartz products are resistant to stains and wear and tear, scores, scratches and light bangs.
EXPOSURE TO FLAME AND HEAT
Although the material is resistant to high temperatures, it should still be protected with potholders toavoid the direct contact of the saucepan or kitchenware surfaces when they have just come off the stove. Indeed, direct contact with overheated objects or flames might result in permanent marks due to the heating of the resin or cracks created by the thermal shock. The counter should never be used as a ironing board.
STRENGTH RESISTANCE
Although resistant to scores and scratches, if its original appearance is to be preserved, the use of chopping boards is always to be advised. Furthermore, the work tops should never be overloaded with weights exceeding 50 kg (do not stand or sit on the counter) and make sure blunt objects do not fall on it (knives, bottles, saucepans, working tools, etc) which, owing to their shape, may cause cracks that are difficult if not impossible to repair.
STAINS ON THE SURFACE
ADVICE FOR CLEANING POLISHED SURFACES
For daily cleaning of Quartz just use hot water to which we can add a little mild soap or Marseille soap, using a soft woolen cloth and then rinse with care: remember to always dry well, perhaps with a chamois cloth as well that the surface remains shiny.
Everyday cleaning
Use a soft cloth moistened with water and neutral detergent.
For persistent stains
Aggressive acid-based detergents such as Viakal, Aiax bagno, Cif, etc. may also be used.
Thanks to the outstanding compactness of the material, the rough side of kitchen sponges may also be
used. Avoid cleaning the surfaces with denatured alcohol which might leave streaks that are difficult to
remove when it dries.
Unsuitable products
Avoid cleaning the surface with products containing bleach or those with a high basic ph which, if
applied extensively, might create whitish streaks.
Other products that might harm the surface are tricotilene, industrial solvents, hydrofluoric acid, caustic
soda, and varnish solvents.
ADVICE FOR CLEANING HONED BRUSHED SURFACES
For ordinary cleaning, all detergents normally used on glossy surfaces can be used. We recommend cleaning immediately when the stain is still fresh. The agglomerated quartz material does not absorb the liquid substances and therefore the dirt that could be retained by the micro-knurling does not penetrate into the material and is always removable. In the case of stubborn dirt, aggressive acid-based detergents can also be used. Avoid cleaning the surfaces with denatured alcohol.
Everyday cleaning
Any detergents usually used for polished surfaces may be used. Coloured liquids that come into contact
with the surface should be cleaned immediately, when the stain is still
fresh.
The agglomerate material of quartz does not absorb liquid substances and the dirt that might be
retained by the micro-knurling does not penetrate the material and can therefore always be removed.
In the case of more persistent dirt, acid-based aggressive detergents may also be used. Avoid cleaning the
surface with denatured alcohol which leaves streaks that are difficult to remove when it dries.
Scale-marks
(remains of aqueduct water) we recommend cleaning with Viakal (or other acid-based anti-scale