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To clean Quartz, Granite, Quartzsite, and Marble use warm water, a mild or gentle dish soap, and a washcloth or microfiber cloth for daily wipe-downs. Clean the counter, then dry the area with a separate clean cloth or paper towel.

For all-natural stones, do not use common abrasive cleaners, such as Windex, and acidic cleaners which can destroy the protective sealant on the Granite, Quartzsite, and Marble.

To disinfect your countertop, remove soap residue, and restore shine, mix a 50:50 solution of water and 91% isopropyl alcohol. Spray this solution on your countertop, allow it to sit for 3-5 minutes, then rinse with water and dry with a clean microfiber cloth.

In the kitchen, spills on the countertop may be a daily occurrence, and the quicker you clean them up, the less potential damage to your counters. Blot the spill with a soft cloth or paper towel, then clean the area with soap and mild water and dry with a clean cloth.

All-natural surfaces such as Granite, Marble, and Quartzite are porous and prone to stain if not taken care of. Acidic substances like wine, coffee, fruit juices, tomato sauce, and sodas could stain the surface if the spill is not cleaned. Oils may also leave a stain if not wiped up. Marbles have higher porosity than Granite and Quartzite and require special care. Acidic substances can cause etching when they come into contact with marble.

On the other hand, Quartz is highly staining resistant but they are not completely stain-proof. Food substances such as turmeric or food dyes may cause moderate to very faint staining on quartz countertops. Fortunately, it is possible to remove stains from quartz countertops.

Quartz is very low maintenance, and no sealing is ever required.

Natural stones such as Granite, Quartzite, and Marble requires sealing. Lion Stone technicians will see your countertops at the time of installation, after that we recommend sealing every 6 months to a year, but you cannot over-seal stone.

Granite is extremely durable. Granite is easily resistant to heat up to temperatures of 480°F, and can even likely withstand temperatures up to 1,200°F. Though placing a hot pot or pan on it briefly might not damage it, if the hot pot or pan has any sauce or oil in the bottom, once it touches the granite stain may occur. It’s best to use a trivet beneath it, especially if you need to set a heated pan down for longer than a few seconds.

Quartz is not heat-proof. Avoid any problems by using trivets between the hot pan and the surface of the quartz counter.

Granite and Marble are 100% natural stones quarried from the earth, while Quartz is a synthetic man-made material made to mimic natural stone.

Granite and Marble have similarities, they come in many colors, each slab being unique. They are both natural materials and resistant to heat.

Granite is formed deep in the earth’s mantle at extremely high temperatures. It is a very hard, resistant stone made of crystallized minerals. The marble family – limestone, travertine, marble, onyx – start out as sediment – animal skeletons and shells, plant matter, silt – at the bottom of bodies of water After millions of years, this solidifies (lithifies) into stone. There is no substitute for natural marble, its milky depth, and elegant veining cannot be duplicated by man. Several options come close, but there is nothing like natural marble. Because its main component is calcium, it can be affected by acids such as vinegar and citrus. When it comes to care and maintenance, Marble is not quite as tough as Granite and Quartz – it is a porous material and is more susceptible to stains, etching, and scratches. Marble will also develop a patina over time. The look of natural marble really develops into a casual elegant old-world look, beautifully on-trend, always classic.

Quartz, being a man-made product, has, in most cases, a uniform appearance in comparison to granite or marble. Quartz countertops are engineered from approximately 93% natural quartz, blended with advanced polymer resins and colorfast pigments to create an elegant, durable work surface. In a quartz countertop you may have small pieces of quartz, granite, and even recycled mirror particles or colored glass. These materials are all mixed together with the resin, and poured into a large block mold. Vacuums and Vibration help to press out the air, then the quartz blocks are “baked” in a special process using heat and pressure. Once the quartz block is baked, it is loaded into a gangsaw to be sliced, you can liken this to a bread slicer slicing a loaf of bread. Then the slabs are polished on one face and prepared for shipment. Once at the stone fabricator, the quartz slabs can be finished with any custom countertop edge, based on customer preference. Quartz countertops come standard in a polished finish and can be customized with a honed finish as well. Additionally, some quartz manufacturers offer a leathered finish for some colors.