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How to Repair a Stained Quartz Countertop

Quartz is used as a countertop surface due to its natural beauty and low-maintenance needs. The surface is easily maintained with a soapy cloth, and when you clean it regularly, you can avoid most stains. If you find hard, dried-on stains that alter the appearance of the quartz countertop surface, you must remove them to prevent possible damage. Use cleaning supplies that are safe for quartz countertops.

Things You'll Need

  • 2 tablespoons ammonia
  • Bucket
  • Clean cloths
  • Credit card
  • Nonabrasive cleaning pad
  • Liquid dishwashing detergent
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Instructions

    • 1

      Pour 2 tablespoons of ammonia into a bucket. Add 1 quart of warm water.

    • 2

      Dampen a clean cloth with the diluted ammonia solution. Wring out excess moisture.

    • 3

      Wipe stained areas of the quartz countertop with the ammonia solution until the stain material is softened. Scrape the softened stain matter with the edge of a credit card to remove it from the surface.

    • 4

      Remove any remaining stains by rubbing them with a nonabrasive cleaning pad that's safe for quartz countertops.

    • 5

      Place a drop of dishwashing detergent on a clean, damp cloth. Wash the surface of your quartz countertop to clean it. Rinse the counter with a damp cloth. Dry it with another cloth.