How to Clean Quartz Shower Tile

Quartz is quickly beginning to rival granite and marble in its popularity for tiling showers and countertops. On top of quartz's many benefits as a stone--for instance, it's nonporous and nearly scratch- and stain-resistant--it's also a breeze to clean. Mild cleaner, water and a little elbow grease is usually all it takes to clean quartz shower tile.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Soft towels
• Sponges or cleaning pads (such as Scotch)
• Nonabrasive cleaner
• Spray bottle of water

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   Wet a soft towel with warm water. Spray the quartz tiles directly with a mild nonabrasive household cleaner (or a cleaner made specifically for stone) and gently rub with the towel.

2. Working in sections (for example, a few square feet at a time), spray down the freshly cleaned areas with water, either from an adjustable showerhead or a spray bottle filled with water.

3. If you come across a tough spot--such as soap scum--gently buff with a nonabrasive sponge or cleaning pad. If the spot won't budge, wet it down with the cleaner and let it soak for 10 minutes before trying again.

4. Pat the shower tiles with a soft, dry towel to avoid streaks.

Tips & Warnings

• It is not necessary (and can sometimes be damaging) to use sealants on quartz. Simply clean the quartz every 2 or 3 months to prevent staining, which is usually more of a problem in kitchens than bathrooms.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners, such as products with bleach, vinegar or a strong acid or alkaline content, since these can damage the surface of quartz tiles.

Resources

• Bane-Clene: About Quartz