How Heat Resistant is Quartz Countertop?

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• How Heat Resistant is Quartz Countertop?

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• Time and time again people have had one question
  for quartz slab manufacturers in India and abroad
  - are quartz countertops as heat resistant as
  their natural counterparts marble and granite?
• The short answer is yes but it does come with a
  catch!
• Heres more to it
• Quartz countertops are heat resistant but cannot
  remain undamaged if they are being subjected to a
  lot of heat over a long time.
• These countertops are made using the mineral
  quartz which is then mixed with resins, pigments,
  and sealants. The additives present in a typical
  slab of quartz cannot remain undamaged when
  exposed to heat that surpasses the 150 degrees
  Fahrenheit limit.
• So what will happen when quartz countertops are
  subjected to heat sources that surpass the 150
  degrees Fahrenheit limit?
• The source of the heat will scorch the area on
  the quartz countertop and leave brown or yellow
  scorch marks. This happens due to the burning of
  the resin on the countertop.
• Is there a solution to this?
• Yes, and that is asking your quartz countertop
  supplier to repair the same.

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Is there any way to prevent heat-related damage
to quartz countertops?

• There are plenty of ways to prevent quartz
  countertops from getting damaged due to excessive
  heat.Some of the most effective ones are
  mentioned below -
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• In order to protect quartz countertops from
  getting scorched, one would need to use trivets
  or hot pads. These can be used as a form of
  barrier between an extremely hot object like a
  hot pan and the countertop thus keeping the
  latter from sustaining heat damage.
• One can also use coasters when they are serving a
  cup of tea or coffee to their loved ones seated
  next to the countertop in the kitchen.
• Another step to keep countertops from developing
  scorch marks is to blot out spilled hot liquids
  as soon as they fall on the countertop. This will
  keep the countertop safe.

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Other ways to protect quartz countertops 

• Avoid spilling acidic liquids such as lemon
  juice, soda, or wine on quartz countertops.
• Never use acidic/alkaline cleaners or bleach to
  clean quartz countertops.
• Use only neutral pH (pH7) cleaner only
• Avoid using abrasive cleaning pads to wipe or
  clean a quartz countertop. It is best to use a
  cotton rag or a soft sponge for cleaning
  purposes.
• Avoid using the countertop as a cutting board.
  Use a cutting board instead while chopping
  vegetables.

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• Quartz countertops find extensive applications in
  the kitchens of homes and eateries alike. The
  reason is simple to understand by now and quartz
  countertops can remain useable even when it is
  subjected to extreme heat sources for a
  considerable amount of time but there is a catch
  overdo it and you may damage the countertop
  beyond repair. The solution to this predicament
  is to make sure that you follow the tips
  mentioned in the sections above it is as simple
  as that!

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• THANKS!
• Any questions?
• You can find us at www.universalquartzz.com