23/10/2026
Friday stone-care quiz: a hot pan leaves a dark or discoloured mark on a quartz benchtop. Is it a stain that can be cleaned away, or heat damage?
The answer is heat damage. Unlike surface grime, heat discolouration is generally considered permanent damage and cannot be reversed with a cleaning product.
Prevention is the practical answer: always place hot cookware on a suitable heat-resistant trivet rather than directly on the benchtop.
Did you know this, or would you have tried a stain remover first?
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