When choosing the material for kitchen countertopsIt is worth paying attention not only to price and external characteristics, but also to think about how much effort it will take to care for it. Today we will talk just about this
Today, kitchen manufacturers are offeringThe widest choice of materials for countertops and work surfaces. Most often, our choice in favor of this or that material is due to personal preferences and considerations about the combination of table tops with the facades of the kitchen and the main background.
However, as a result, we often encounterThe problem of excessive sensitivity or, on the contrary, the imperviousness of the new countertop to cleaners, and having made a couple of mistakes, regretting your choice. To this feeling visited you as rarely as possible, we collected a collection of tips for caring for different types of countertops. Perhaps after reading it, you can make the right decision. 
Pretty popular marble - surprisinglySensitive material: it is highly undesirable to spill lemon juice, alcohol or even tomato sauce. The acid reacts chemically with the porous surface of the stone and corrodes calcium, which can make the surface of the tabletop dull, and in daylight, stains can be seen. For the same reason, marble does not tolerate the impact of bleach. The ideal option for the care of such a surface will be the use of specialized tools and very accurate operation. 
The growing popularity of quartz is much moreUnpretentious material. It is difficult to scratch, besides it does not require special care. Of course, abrasive substances and solvents for the benefit of quartz will not go, and difficult to remove old stains can hardly be scraped with a knife. In the rest, quartz will not cause trouble. 
Ceramic countertops are resistant to scratches andHigh temperatures, do not absorb liquids and, with proper care, can last several decades. The specialists recommend daily maintenance with neutral, slightly alkaline or slightly acidic detergents. Strongly acid detergents, as well as substances containing bleach, are not recommended for use on ceramic surfaces. 
If this list has caused you anxious thoughts aboutComplex and thoughtful cleaning of the kitchen, as well as the allocation of a separate box for cleaning products, suitable exclusively for countertops, we suggest you relax and remember how the kitchens look like the most chic restaurants in the world. They are all stainless steel. That's where there are definitely no problems with cleaning and polishing surfaces. All that is required is to wipe the steel dry, so that there are no divorces, otherwise - complete freedom to use detergents. 
