How to Restore Sheen Silestone
Silestone is a man-made material manufactured by mixing quartz stone with a binding resin then usually dying it a specific color. It also has a germ protection agent built in to the actual material making it safer for cooking and serving food. Silestone does not stain and with a minimum of care it can always look new.

Things You Will Need
- All-purpose mild liquid soap
- Water
- Sponge with non-metallic scrubbing back
- Micro fiber cloths
- Multi-purpose furniture spray
After a while, even the best Silestone counters and work surfaces lose a bit of the high luster for which they are valued. You can restore this luster and with proper care your Silestone counters will last the life of your house.
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Remove all items on the surface you wish to shine. Wash the area with a sponge and mild liquid soap and water.
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Rinse the soap completely and look to see if any stubborn marks or oil residue did not come off in the initial wash.
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Spray those areas with an all-purpose cleaner and rub with the non-metal scrubbing back of the sponge until the mark comes off.
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Dry the cleaned areas with micro fiber cloths and allow to dry completely for about two hours.
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Shake the multi-purpose furniture spray vigorously. Spray a light coat of the furniture spray on the clean surfaces and allow to dry.
Tip
Use trivets or other heat-proof object to put hot items on.
Warning
Do not use chemicals for drain clearing near the Silestone.
References
Tips
- Use trivets or other heat-proof object to put hot items on.
Warnings
- Do not use chemicals for drain clearing near the Silestone.
Writer Bio
Based in New Hope, Penn., Sherry Feder has been writing computer-related articles since 1987. Her work has appeared in “Inc.” and “Business 2.0” magazines and online at Wired. Feder received the John Goldenberg Award in 2006. She holds a Bachelor of Science in management information systems from the University of Central Florida.
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