If you have quartz countertops + have noticed a few streaks after cleaning, there’s a very simple reason why.
And no, you don’t need to break up with your Dirty Blonde Counter Cleaner. You just need one extra step.
First, Let’s Talk Quartz
Quartz behaves a little differently than many natural stone countertops.
Because quartz countertops are engineered with resin and are non-porous, oils tend to sit on the surface rather than absorbing into it.
Our Dirty Blonde Counter Cleaner contains plant-based surfactants + essential oils. Those ingredients are part of what makes the formula what it is, but on quartz, they can leave behind a slightly oily or streaky appearance if the surface isn’t dried completely.
The good news?
It’s an easy fix.
The key is simple: spray, wipe + dry.
Mist your Dirty Blonde Counter Cleaner onto your quartz countertops and wipe the surface thoroughly.
If you’re cleaning with a wet rag or an already-damp paper towel, follow it with a completely dry cloth or paper towel.
Make sure the counter is fully dry before walking away.
That final step helps remove any remaining moisture or oils sitting on the non-porous surface, leaving you with the clean, streak-free finish you’re looking for.
And Yes, You Can Overspray
We get it. Sometimes you want your kitchen to smell extra dreamy.
Our owner has quartz countertops in her own home and learned this firsthand. When she gets a little spray-happy because she wants more of that Thomas Blonde fragrance in the kitchen, she simply makes sure to wipe everything down until the countertop is completely dry.
More spray = a little more wiping.
Consider it the price we pay for wanting the kitchen to smell that good.
Your Quartz Cleaning Routine
Keep it simple:
Spray lightly. Wipe thoroughly. Finish dry.
That’s it.
No complicated cleaning routine. No abandoning the plant-based Counter Cleaner you love. Just an extra dry wipe to help prevent streaking on a non-porous quartz surface.
Clean Counters + A Dreamy-Smelling Kitchen
Different countertop materials can behave differently with cleaning products, which is why knowing how to use your cleaner matters just as much as knowing what’s inside it.
For quartz, the trick is making sure you leave the surface completely dry.
Then you can get back to the important things: clean counters, a beautifully scented kitchen + Dirty Blonde sitting pretty within reach.