Is Silestone Food Safe?

Is Silestone Food Safe?

Silestone has Certification under NSF 51 as a safe material for use in areas where food preparation could take place. Silestone contributes to better indoor air quality because it has low-to-no emission (off gassing) of toxic chemicals into the indoor environment.

Does Silestone contain silica?

Cosentino has launched a new formulation of its Silestone quartz in order to reduce its crystalline silica content. In the future all Silestone will be made this way. The quartz content has been reduced to no more than 10%, whereas Cosentino has always boasted that Silestone was 90% natural quartz.

Can Silestone be repaired?

You can easily fix a chip in silestone. Most small chips and cracks aren’t going to affect the stability of the Silestone, but they can be unsightly. These can be filled and buffed out to blend in with the countertop.

Does Silestone need to be sealed?

Because it is non-porous, Silestone’s polished surface doesn’t need to be sealed. Cleaning Silestone is easy with soapy water or a mild household cleaner such as Formula 409®, Fantastik® or Windex®. No surface is indestructible, though.

Is Silestone radioactive?

What makes Silestone safe for my home? Radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas found at varying levels in the air throughout the globe. While testing and research continue every day, Silestone has been tested and found to be low or free of radon gas.

Can you use Clorox wipes on Silestone?

For Silestone Quartz with a polished finish, we recommend you use a mild household cleaner, such as 409, Fantastik, Lysol or Windex. And don’t worry about dropping a lit match onto your Silestone countertop; it won’t scorch.

Is quartz harmful to humans?

Quartz, silica, crystalline silica and flint are non-toxic materials having no known adverse health effects from ingestion. However, it does pose considerable hazards with respect to long term inhalation.

Does quartz cause silicosis?

Quartz surfacing materials may contain up to 93% crystalline silica (Dupont 2010). Prolonged inhalation of dust from silica-containing materials can lead to silicosis (scarring of the lungs).

What causes Silestone to crack?

The main causes of cracking are movement, the direct application of heat on the surface, the placement of excessive weight on the surface or the result of scraping, bumping or Page 3 impacts to the material after its installation. are executed, in which SILESTONE® by Cosentino products are used.

How do you get scratches out of Silestone?

Like granite, you can use a fine grit sandpaper or steel wool to very gently buff out the scratch, but be very careful not to introduce new scratches to the area. Then, flush the area with water to remove any abrasive particles, and then apply a special marble sealant to protect the countertop.

How do you restore Silestone?

You can quickly make drab Silestone shiny again using simple techniques.

1. Spray a commercial all-purpose household cleaner liberally onto the Silestone surface.
2. Saturate a clean dishrag with clean, warm water.
3. Dry the Silestone thoroughly with a clean dishtowel.
4. Examine the Silestone for luster.

How do you remove limescale from Silestone?

LIME SCALE AND HARD WATER STAINS Hard water build-up can cause staining on Silestone surfaces. To clean these areas, apply a paste made from equal parts baking soda and white vinegar. Let it sit on the surface for 10-20 minutes, then remove with cold water using a Scotch-Brite non-scratch scouring pad or sponge.