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Countertop Maintenance

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Della Terra Quartz, a natural quartz surface, is a blend of nature and technology, combining beauty and functionality in a high performance surface. Della Terra Quartz consists of up to 94% quartz one of the hardest minerals in nature. Color controlled quarts is blended together with technologically advanced polymers. Because of its high quartz content, Della Terra Quartz surfaces are ultra durable and resistant and chipping. It's dense Composition also makes Della Terra Quartz highly resistant to staining.

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Della Terra Quartz is heat resistant, however it is always recommended to set hot skillets, pans, crock pots, griddles, electric skillets and any type of electric cooker on hot pads or trivets, not directly on the quarts surface. This is recommended, to prevent the slab from cracking due to the heat. Della Terra Quartz is also highly scratch resistant, but not scratch- proof. It is recommended to always use recommended to avoid using highly abrasive sponges that may scratch the surface.

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Avoid exposing your quartz surface to chemicals, especially paint removers or furniture strippers might contain trichloroethylene or methylene chloride. Keep nail polish removers, acetone alcohol, thinners, detergents, away from the surface. if any of the substances listed above come into contact with your quartz surface, rinse the exposed surface immediately and thoroughly with plenty of clean water.

Daily Maintenance

Daily Cleaning

Della Terra Quartz is a low maintenance surface and can be cleaned with extreme ease. For routine cleaning, use a damp cloth or paper towel and, if necessary, and pH-neutral cleaner or gentle soap and water is recommended. Spread the cleaner on the surface, after a few seconds wipe off with a damp cloth, then carefully dry the surface. Take extra care when cleaning the delicate metallic pieces and other acid sensitive meterials that may be in the quartz

Cleaning Stains

Della Terra Quartz Countertops are highly resistant to staining, including those from common household spills, such as tea, coffee, lemon juice, soda, fruit, vegetable juice, olive oil or grease spills. However, it is always important to wipe up to stain as quickly as possible. For Stubborn or dried spills, deep clean the surface by spraying a neutral pH cleaner, specifically designed for deep-cleaning quartz-based engineered countertops, and consistently spread it with a non abrasive cloth. Allow the cleaner to work for 5 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with water until the cleaner is completely removed, repeat the entire process. Do not use strong, abrasive cleaning products. Always follow the manufacturer's dilution instructions and recommendations.

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Common Fixes:

Grease Spots: Use Goo Gone and denatured alcohol, then wipe it clean with water

Glue Products: Use a strait razor, along with a small amount of denatured alcohol which can be applied wiht a towel, gently scrape off the glue/ Adhesive, then wipe clean with water.

Grease Pencil: Using  a white cloth, gently apply Flitz Polish, then wipe clean with water.

Sharpie: using a towel, gently apply denatured alcohol, then wipe with water. 

Magic Eraser: For spot cleaning only.

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Some examples of what NOT to do with your Quartz

Do Not Use the Following Products:

* Goo Off
* Natural Stone Cleaners
* Bleach
* Windex (has wax)
* Heavy Solvents, such as bleach or acetone.
* Scotch Brite pads
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