We have polished Organic White countertops. We also get subtle metal marks that won't come out. These counters are just a few months old. No one else would notice it, but I certainly do. I would recommend getting a sample of the quartz you are considering and testing it yourself. Maybe we're just unlucky? Although, the number of websites that say "quartz doesn't stain" seem to be equalled by the number of websites that say "here's how to get stains out of your quartz". We haven't tried Magic Eraser and it is somewhat discouraged since it is abrasive, but we may try that next.

We've had MSI Arctic White for over 18mos now. I love it. Haven't had any scuffing, scratching, or staining issues. Damp paper towel takes most everything off. I use Clorox Wipes for coffee rings or berry "ghosting" and give it a good general wipe down 2x per week. We looked at a lot of the quartz "marble" looking options, but someone made a comment that the veins either look fake or resemble (leg) spider veins. After hearing that, I can't "unsee" it! ha! The plain white has been a perfect backdrop for adding color and texture elsewhere (grout, wood cutting boards, walls, etc.). I also find that I like seeing exactly how dirty the counter top is (so I can wipe it off)!

Suzanne thanks for your feedback unfortunately I think that is not true of this particular one any way :( I'm hoping to get more info, but the pictures I'm seeing from the manufacturer prove the slabs do vary.

Andy Rollman The issue that causes the staining or yellow staining to any light coloured quartz no matter the brand of manufacturer is the use of any cleaners that are outside a pH of 8. Meaning that they are higher than pH8 which makes them quite highly toxic, corrosive and full of salts and surfactants. The reason why they are highly alkaline is the salt and the surfactants is why the foam or bubble. These two ingredients in combination or separately causes the issues of yellow staining. On the new marble look quartz it will be patches of yellow. All light colour quartz in high use area or in bathroom will be more yellow than any other area. This is from the higher concertation of both Salts and Surfactants used in all general cleaning products. NOTE! Yellow staining is NOT A STAIN - It is DAMAGE to the stone caused by the corrosive cleaners. It will be very noticable in 4 years and if you are with in 7km of a salt water body of water. Though it is not limited to this. It is the high impact areas around the world. Some call it UV damage but has nothing to do with UV other than UV can accelerate it. All lights including natural light emits a UV wave length that will accelerate the yellowing damage. No products wil remove the yellow damage other than the Diamond Quartz Refresh. As it specially designed, tested and made by us... Stone Restoration experts. There is only 3 options with the yellowing of any quartz 1) Have the sink, hotplate remove and the quartz countertops "GROUND DOWN" which affects the structural integrity of the stone. Not to say it DO NOT WORK as you would have to take about 7mm or 1/4 of an inch off the stone to get rid of the yellow damage. 2) Replace the countertops. about $3-5K 3) for around $300 for an average kitchen have the stone brought back to new with the Diamond Quartz Refresh. Not only does it restore the original color but it also restores the original polish or shine. IT does so as it decontaminates the stone. It works on every brand and every quartz color. (Light coloured) The samples will be available this week for purchase. They will do a 4" square area, we suggest you do on of the worst areas. That will be to the left or right of the sink as this is a high use area that is constantly contaminated with soap and surfactants. Please also NOTE that than Organic, Earth friendly or any other Hippy type of commercially available cleaners. Will do more damage and yellow the surface much quicker. This is due to 9(% of them use a ingredient called. "NATURAL" If fact Sodium COCO SULFATE is a synthetic or man made ingredient. It is not natural and is in the same family and caustic range most drain cleaner. I would not be using to clean my food safe areas. Sodium Coco Sulfate (SCS), like sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), is another synthetic detergent, a synthetic surfactant that creates lots of foamy lather and removes oil and grease but is NOT a soap. Sodium Coco Sulfate and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate share the same CAS number which is 151-21-3. Hope that helps You can and should always do your own research in order to decide for yourself whether you want to use a particular ingredient in your home, for your family, or on your skin. But synthetic surfactants or detergents, like sodium coco sulfate, are not “natural” and I firmly believe that they should NEVER be used in any product that claims to be "natural."