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What causes ring stains on a quartz countertop?
Common causes of ring stains on quartz countertops are either heat or liquids. This often happens when hot items like the bottom of a saucepan or water formed at the bottom of a mug are left to sit on quartz countertops.
Let’s say you’ve had a cup of tea or a glass of wine, liquid could have ran down the mug/glass and made its way onto the counter. This will cause the liquid to create a ring and by time you lift the mug/glass, it’s made a ring stain on the counter.
Ring stains on quartz countertops are generally caused by either heat or water or other liquids. Usually, this is because either the bottom of a hot item, such as a saucepan, frying pan, or mug, has been left on the countertop. Or water sitting at the bottom of a mug has been left to evaporate at the bottom of a mug.
Cause 1: Hot items
Heat can cause ring stains on a quartz countertop from the bottom of a frying pan, saucepan, mug, or anything else circular that has been heated to very high temperatures.
Quartz can take up to 300 degrees Fahrenheit, but higher than this, as might be the case with high-heat cooking, and placing the pan on the countertop, could stain it. While quartz itself is heat resistant, heat can penetrate and break down the resin inside (protective barrier), causing dark stains.
Cause 2: Wet items
Liquids get everywhere, and it’s easy for liquids like water or coffee to spill over or boil over in a saucepan. When this happens, or when you’re using the sink or washing, it’s possible for water or another liquid to get around the bottom of a mug, saucepan, bowl, or anything else circular and stain.
Ring stains from wet items can happen when liquid from the bottom of a circular item such as these are placed upon a quartz countertop and is allowed to evaporate.
The most common are water stains. The minerals in the water are left over when the water evaporates and leaves a discoloration which is a water or liquid stain.
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How do I get rid of the ring stain on my quartz countertop?
You can get rid of the ring stain on your quartz countertop using gentle abrasives safe to use on quartz countertops. A baking soda paste or using a Magic Eraser can all be used to remove ring stains caused by both heat and liquids.
We would highly recommend using a product specifically designed for quartz. You see, all the other cleaners, even though they’re safe for the most part, will cause discoloration overtime. That’s why you need to use a specific quartz cleaner.
After all, you’ve spent a lot of money on that expensive piece of stone, it’s worth spending a tiny bit more money to make it last. Here’s a top rated cleaner for your expensive quartz (Amazon).
Getting rid of a ring stain on your quartz countertop may require several different cleaning methods depending on what caused the ring. And it depends on what caused the ring stain. If the stain was caused by heat, then this type of discoloration can be difficult, though not impossible, to remove.
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Remove burn ring stains
You may not be able to fully remove ring stains caused by head depending on the depth of damage. If it’s too deep, you’ll need to call a professional.
Use a baking soda paste. Mix three parts baking soda with one part water to create a thick paste. Smear this paste over the burn mark and surrounding area. Leave this to work for at least ten minutes before wiping away and washing over with clean water.
Baking soda is mildly abrasive and fantastic for getting rid of discolorations. If this doesn’t work, call a professional.
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Remove hard water stain from quartz
- Prep the worktop. Make sure there aren’t any items on the area you’ll be working on.
- Use a plastic scraper to remove as much of the hard water build-up.
- Use a stone-safe soft scrubbing pad to remove an extra layer.
- Mix baking soda with water to create a paste. Apply this paste to the water stain and let it sit for 1 hour and wipe it clean.
For all liquid stains including hard water stains, coffee stains, wine, tea etc. we recommend baking soda paste or Magic Eraser. Mix three parts baking soda with one part water to create a paste. Apply this paste to the water stain and surrounding area. Then, wipe away and rinse with clean water.
Remember, remove the mineral deposits first which is what’s left when water evaporates and then you can remove the water stain. Weaken it first and then attack.
If this doesn’t work, try Magic Eraser.
Magic Eraser is a fantastic and inexpensive cleaner that is safe for quartz. It’s a mild but powerful abrasive. Simply wet the Magic Eraser and rub the stain gently in circular motions for as long as required.
You can prevent ring stains from forming by either not allowing hot items to be placed on the countertop or by only placing them on coasters or trivets, which act as a barrier.
For water or liquid stains, which are harder to avoid, clean up any drops or spillages of any liquid, including water, on your quartz countertop. The trick here is to not let the liquid evaporate. Keep a dry cloth nearby.
Can hard water damage quartz countertops?
Hard water can’t damage quartz countertops, however, it will make them look aesthetically unappealing. You can keep using the counter without removing the hard water and not damage it.
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