Surfaces & Materials
Engineered Stone
Also known as: Quartz Benchtop, Reconstituted Stone, Caesarstone (brand)
A composite benchtop material made from crushed quartz bound with polymer resin. Non-porous and stain-resistant, but damaged by strong alkalis, bleach, and abrasive scourers — clean with pH neutral cleaner only. Note: engineered stone with >1% crystalline silica was banned for new installation in Australia from 1 July 2024.
Last reviewed April 2026 by Simply Maid's cleaning team.