Staining occurs when the liquid reacts with the resin itself to create a discoloration that is difficult to remove. The good news is that you can prevent these stains easily by cleaning up any spills immediately and using protective surfaces such as trays, trivets, and cutting boards.

How do you get stains out of quartz?

Apply alcohol (or acetone) to a cloth (not directly to the quartz surface) and rub the stain vigorously for 15 seconds. Then immediately and thoroughly wash and rinse the area with soap and water or a quality Quartz Countertop Cleaner. Granite and marble cleaners are the safest to use on quartz countertops as well.

How do you keep a quartz countertop from staining?

Preventing Quartz Stains and Discoloration

As with natural stone, the best way to prevent quartz countertops from staining is to prevent direct contact with liquids as much as possible. Quartz countertops should not be used as cutting boards, and spills should be promptly cleaned up.