Care and Maintenance

To keep your bench-top in as-new condition here are some cleaning and maintenance tips.

Stain Resistance

SG Quartz has low moisture absorption, is resistant to stains caused by wine, fruit juices, liquid food colouring, tea and spices with strong colours.

Damaged Bench-top Edges or Surfaces

A damaged benchtop edge or surface (including the stone edge for an under-mount sink) is not indicative of defective material.

The SG Quartz 20-year Limited Warranty does not cover edge or surface damage, such as chipping or scratching caused by wear and tear or negligence.

Stubborn Stains or Dried Spills

For dried spills, remove solids first. A wet cotton or microfibre cloth is recommended for any stubborn stains. Avoid forceful scrubbing as this may result in a loss of shine. Rinse well with water.

Do not use bleach on or near a SG Quartz surface.

SG Quartz is intended for interior applications only. This product should not be used outdoors. The Limited Warranty does not cover exterior applications, where SG Quartz is exposed to weather conditions. Exposure to direct sunlight may result in a colour change and it is therefore recommended that exposure to direct sunlight is limited.

Heat Resistance

Placing hot items directly onto your benchtop is not recommended. Although SG Quartz has high heat

resistance, excessive localised heat may result in damage due to thermal shock.

Summary

To keep your benchtop clean, simply wipe with a soft cloth and a pH neutral household liquid detergent.
Avoid exposure to products with high pH levels such as oven cleaner. If your benchtop comes into contact with such products, rinse immediately to neutralise the effect, and then follow usual cleaning procedure.
Avoid exposure to paint strippers, paint removers, bleach and nail polish remover. Rinse immediately with clean water to neutralise the effect, and then follow usual cleaning procedure.
Avoid exposure to high impact, especially on the edges.
Avoid excessive weight being placed on the benchtop, such as tradespeople standing on the benchtop when carrying out other work in your home such as painting or electrical work.