With the help of a cloth damp with hot water and a little of neutral soap would be enough to clean he silestone and restore its original shine and beauty. but when we talk about kitchen or bathroom countertops, we must do a cleaning a little more elaborate, since they are places where more tend to accumulate dirt or in which more difficult stains become embedded than in other types of stays in the home. Being a non-porous material, does not absorb liquids nor does it allow stains to set in easily, so it is more easy to clean thoroughly and is a much more hygienic option than others materials that do absorb moisture, what can wood be like?. Although depending the type of dirt or stains that come into contact with this material, They affect differently depending on the color. (dark or light) a from the texture (volcano, suede, polished, rough, etc.). The rougher the texture of the countertop, the more difficult it is to maintain and clean, because the Dirt and bacteria find small crevices, to accumulate with greater ease and are more difficult to remove.
Types of stains difficult to remove
There are spots that affect more than others, such as for example of lime, especially if the countertop is dark in color. It is best to act preventively and clean the countertop every two weeks and with anti-limescale products specific.
rust stain, vino o metal; In this case you will have to use a product called q-action, that you can buy it at the time they install it the countertop, since it is the product that the manufacturer recommends for these cases.
burn spots; In this case it is different, because produced by excess heat and this is more than a stain, since it can suppose a repair. In any case, It is better to choose dark colors for the countertop, in case this type of situation occurs, because they are noticeable less this type of stains.
Precautions for prevent deterioration of silestone
- Use a board to leave the pans, very hot saucepans or utensils, so that don't burn the countertop
- No clean the silestone with products chemicals such as ammonia or solvents
- Avoid cleaning products containing waxes, sealants or polishes because they will leave a lime-like residue that will change its original color and shine.
If you are interested in installing countertops silestone of the highest quality in your kitchen or bathroom, do not hesitate to contact us. We are sure that you will find the best countertops for your home!
