Quartz as opposed to granite offers similar stone design in an environmentally friendly material and is non-porous so it resists staining much better than granite. X3M offers a wide variety of colors and designs to suit all kitchen models. For maintenance, spills should be cleaned with soap and water or household cleaner. Its solid surface does not require it to be resealed. Quartz material is harder than granite and is non-porous becoming relatively bacteria-free and more durable.