Stain & Burn Test: Quartz vs Granite vs Marble - with Anatolia Granite & Marble in Knoxville, TN

Are you wondering how to clean Granite, Marble, or Quartz? Maybe you have a stain you don't know how to treat? Are you conscious of the chemicals you clean with? Well, this is the video for you!
Watch Granite Mel and Diana as they test 4 different stone types treated with 4 different common household stains.
- Sharpie
- Wine
- Olive Oil
Anatolia Granite and Marble is located in Knoxville, TN. No nostrils or eyebrows were singed in this Stain and Burn Test video.
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[@Hajjat]

Great video! She reminds me of something I don’t recall what exactly.

[@mnice6634]

I have a dark glossy granite and really nothing effects it. Only has the original seal on it and all you do for cleaning is a little dawn and water. Can't scratch, stain, or burn it in any way.

[@JimDean002]

We had a dark glossy Granite for years. Nothing you could do would hurt it. I could take a screaming hot cast-iron skillet plop it right down on the counter and everything was fine. I really miss that when we moved

[@sachinkainth9508]

What I like about this video is that it is backed by science.

[@anatoliagraniteandmarble3184]

Precisely, this is what we try to focus on. Facts not opinions. We want to show you what we know as well, not just tell you. Glad it was helpful to you!

[@assog5737]

LMFAO 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@andreasmarountas]

They had misspelled on most of the slabs the word vinegar into viniger.

[@markthomas800]

I was like lemme go see the comments I know someone noticed that lol 😜

[@onehardhitta]

Same lol

[@howarddudley7057]

@@onehardhitta ditto

[@anneoneill280]

Ugh! Trying ro view the results but the camwra work makes me nauseous! Whats with the constant motion?

[@shinyam75]

Agreed. They need to remain still, and do a final screen shot at least of all three surfaces.

[@seanm3226]

Anne ONeill Not “nauseous”, rather “nauseated”. I’m just saying.

[@createdbeing302]

So which countertop is the most heat resistant?

[@mreshadow]

From nerd-perfect to supermodel in one time jump. Great video, I'm moving in to a new home they used quartz. Hope it works out

[@bonitaellis19]

Thank you so so so so much I'm in the process of buying a home and I want granite but didn't know for sure how would it be performed thank you so much thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you

[@DonteeWeaver]

Quartz did better on the heat test than I thought it would

[@sneakmore]

Wasn’t directly exposed tho, and considering i work at a granite shop and have taking a blow torch to quartz it will light on fire crackle and stain brown this isn’t complete exposure

[@sneakmore]

Would also be interesting to see a hot pan/pot as thats what most people are warned against

[@gregm8788]

That flame isn't nearly as hot as a hot pan. Granite is the hardest to burn of any surface, but I still don't put hot pans directly on mine.

[@lianalonge1984]

Did anyone notice the stain left by the red wine on the granite? I paused the video and tapped to zoom in and saw the stain. It’s faint but it’s certainly there. However, the Sharpie is definitely gone from the granite.

[@aakridge]

I noticed too! They passed it up pretty quickly. Maybe they couldn't see the stain because they were looking straight down whereas we had a different angle?

[@joypolk3093]

A little bit of fingernail polish remover will take off the sharpie then clean the stone.

[@anatoliagraniteandmarble3184]

Joy, thank you for your suggestion. While finger nail polish remover might seem like a quick solution (pun intended) the contents of nail polish remover can eat away at your stone's seal or finish making your stone porous and stain easier over time.

[@billmaharry4874]

What color or name of stone was used? Not to be mistaken for Brand of stone, like Cambria.

[@skyskyscout15]

Viniger....:):):) I can't breathe!!! LOL

[@tomaszj.9608]

“VINIGER” for president!

[@latinsweety2636]

I have the river white granite and it has soaked up every stain you can think of, it was never sealed properly. Is there anyway to removed all of the stains it has soaked up? It's only 2 years old and I'd hate to have to replace it so soon but it looks terrible!

[@fatihdemir3071]

Use the Easy-Off oven cleaner. apply it to the affected area and cover it with 4-5 ply of paper towel and place a heavy object on top and let it sit for about 3-4 hours. Repeat the process until the stain is gone or light enough for you.

[@ofs3216]

You can purchase stain remover also called poultice in big box store like Home Depot (kitchen dept not tile dept) It comes in a powder form that you add some water and mix to like a pancake batter consistency. Follow directions. Might take several applications. Once stains are removed you need to seal countertop as stone is now exposed. Sealer can also be purchasd there.

[@metubeglvz]

good video. no mumbo jumbo and just show us. quartz isnt as unstoppable as i thought

[@anatoliagraniteandmarble3184]

Thanks for the feedback. We try not to be long winded. Time if precious, get to the facts!

[@bones007able]

so... did they mention man made quartz will break down from heat?... they should have demonstrated that...

[@nakclahan6445]

I stay with marble Because of the name

[@rmac5584]

Just came on here to look at her

[@steelknight2012]

She’s 🔥

[@seanm3226]

Twenty pounds, and one tattoo, too many.

[@19TL85]

@@seanm3226 she's gorgeous , not everyone wants a unshapely stick!

[@seanm3226]

leitch life I don’t think 20 lbs. less would make her an “unshapely stick”.

[@madusonkeeper]

Alcohol disolves sharpie if it soaks should disolve

[@MM-qj6vn]

the man was just *snif *snif *snif *snif *snif *snif

[@anatoliagraniteandmarble3184]

East Tennessee is notorious for allergies. Allergy capital of the US. Yippy! Thanks for the feedback though it's helpful for future videos.

[@zlatkozivkovic8694]

LOL...never seen a red wine being so yellow.

[@amenotepia]

Was thinking the same

[@DCUPtoejuice]

4:40 marshmallows was actually an excellent idea because you need something that can burn hot, not lighter fluid.

[@TheTmayder]

*vinegar*

[@anatoliagraniteandmarble3184]

Thanks!

[@LTSCVIDEOS]

The camera guy can't make up his mind where to shoot... next time use 2 cameras

[@Im2Old4ThisShite]

I think the cleavage and sweet DSL's had him flustered...

[@kaosbboi]

@@Im2Old4ThisShite 🤣 I thought the same - the camera man focused more on the chick than the stones.

[@toscanoplaster5603]

Grest test ....shes pretty

[@nmt121]

that red wine is very light brown. lol

[@lisadeputter1825]

they said it was cooking vinegar

[@pixiemermaid]

The filming in and out all around is making me dizzy. Be still. Seems whoever filmed was on a boat.

[@anatoliagraniteandmarble3184]

Haha, thanks for the input. We've got better equipment now! We all start somewhere.

[@wardaddy5992]

Camera guy is all over the place. Who's filming? Michael j fox!? Ok that was kinda mean.

[@SL-yi7rv]

Not good examples of food stains you find in the kitchen e.g. seasonings such curry,soya sauce would have been better to se as an example.

[@johnt6766]

There goes 12 minutes I'll never get back. That was painful.

[@238angela]

He has a cold....Sniffle sniffle sniffle....

[@anatoliagraniteandmarble3184]

East TN is notorious allergy capital of the US. Thanks for making us aware. We'll work on that in future videos. We all start somewhere. Appreciate the support.

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

Try for someone less annoying......

[@suetucker9264]

Camera person is terrible.

[@anatoliagraniteandmarble3184]

Thanks, Sue. We all start somewhere! Appreciate your support.

[@suetucker9264]

I thoroughly enjoyed the information in the video. Thought I should say that!

[@MRG4G5]

It’s so obviously that they are sleeping together. Really didn’t need her for the video.

[@limounas]

Yup they banged

[@chrismacdonald4532]

I am a granite, quartz, and marble fabricator. Quartz and marble will scratch and are difficult to repair. Only thing that will damage granite is granite and diamond. And quartz doesn't do well with hot pans, plus quartz will stain... that sharpie will never come out without damaging the finish. Granite with low inclusives, like micha or other minerals are the best for kitchen counter tops.

[@sachinkainth9508]

One thing you didn't try is putting curry on there with turmeric in it. You'd need lasers to get that out.

[@anatoliagraniteandmarble3184]

Haha! Great point. Thanks for the feedback, Sachin. We'll add curry to our list to test.

[@Channel0002]

After watching this I feel like staying with good old laminate

[@seanpfodera]

To remove Sharpie ink from many surfaces, write over it with a Dry Erase marker. Let it sit a minute or two, then wipe off. Dry Erase markers contain solvents that will usually remove even dried Sharpie ink.

[@Manzanar]

Hair spray removes sharpie ink too.

[@atownish1488hh]

Urine also

[@jezz2k]

Its worth nothing that Dry Erase is a little bit abrasive, so you will be removing a tiny amount of the surface.

[@Snail320]

So, to get Sharpie off in 5 seconds, write over it with a dry erase marker, then wipe. Gone!!

[@theeyesehaveit]

Little confusing with the re-lay out. Wondering why you did not lay the samples down after 4 days in the order they were originally placed?

[@farohstein]

That granite.. it's from India. We happen to operate the mines for that particular granite. It is gratifying to know that there are people out there who understand the resilience of granite against synthetic products.

[@cottondai]

What is the exact model and the seal for this indian granite you are mentioning. Sorry I am a new home buyer who has to pick granites or quartz and that too in many models and names. I want something that can withstand turmeric use in kitchen and heat from the pan.

[@jacquilikvan1105]

what color or style is the particular granite used in this video?

[@Rod2944]

Granite every time we’ve had ours in 10 years still looks awesome

[@ayissac7761]

Camera man pls try another jobs..

[@elliesnest1]

I’m in the process of deciding whether to go to white granite or quartz. Please advise if you know of a white granite with a minimal busy appearance!

[@MatthewParksSr]

In the future, mic up the speakers. It was difficult to hear them and the camera has way too much motion. It does have to follow every action. Lastly, are these sealed counter tops?

[@sammunro8487]

I thought this was a great video, thanks for staying unbiased.

[@moistandsquishy9925]

I have kryptonite for all my countertops, and it glows green

[@gilcruz1479]

Vibranium is more stain-resistance.

[@dragngt]

As much as people say that quartz is non-porous, you aren’t the only people who have shown that it does in fact stain. If you have kids, this is vital.

[@opinion4415]

NSF rated quartz is dense and very non-porous. Quartz is not heat resistant.

[@palehorse24681]

Next time do an honest test where the pieces have the exact same whitish look. The last piece was deliberately chosen with those color striations to help hide that it did get stained also. That with the shakey camera work gives the win to the last slab...you guys cant also prove that first piece has your sealant also.

[@sslilac]

How do I remove yellow water stains from white quartz countertops?

[@danielforrest3871]

Were any of the the natural stone sealed? or just raw? A few days is a long time. Marble and granite are easy to care for if you just wipe as it happens an seal it once a year.

[@carolyn8728]

Good to see someone do this comparison. I love Quartz and although many retailers will say that it is 100% non porous material, it is not 100%. That is why the Sharpie was able to bite into the surface. The granite is a high polish with a sealer, so that is why the sharpie is able to be wiped off with alcohol. If the granite wasn't sealed, even water will eventually soak into the granite. Water will eventually dry though and not leave stains, whereas oils and the red wine will stain if allowed to sink into the pores. Regardless, natural stones need to be sealed and requires maintenance. As for the Sharpie, Bar Keeper's friend should be able to remove the sharpie from quartz. It contains a chemical in powdered form which works on a molecular level to break the bonds of stains. The active ingredient is Oxalic acid, excessive ingestion or prolonged skin contact can be dangerous but a little on a sponge can do wonders for cleaning. As for hardness, Granite is the hardest and most scratch resistant. Quartz is a man made material that is held together with a resin. Quartz found in nature is very hard, (mostly silica which is what glass is made from), but the resin that holds the quartz particles together is not as hard, which is why it will still scratch. The resin will also still discolor with time, but inside one's home and if maintained well, the quartz material should last a long time and look great for many years to come. Different brands and styles do vary in density and quality though. White marble is beautiful. It is not as dense as either granite or man-made Quartz which is why it will scratch and stain. This is why it requires the most maintenance with sealing. It is really not that practical for areas that constantly come in contact with substances that stain, but could be a perfectly fine material for somewhere else, ...(haha, like churches and libraries), or perhaps an entryway hall table.

[@lostinmyspace4910]

Yes, marble is not a good product in a kitchen where cooks live. There's always gonna be spill accidents, and although you clean up well, sometimes there will be olive oils that just happen to crawl under a plate in preparing foods. It's good for tabletops where liquids are not present.

[@sammunro8487]

Be careful recommending this, Barkeeper's Friend can etch your surface. You shouldn't use anything acidic on quartz countertops because of the resins which you previously spoke of. Unfortunately, we deal with individuals who have etched their surface with barkeeper's friend all the time. They do have a cleaner for natural stones, but when people purchase barkeeper's friend they almost always are referencing the cleansing powder which can be damaging.

[@michellabeverly2630]

I was pretty impressed with them all . Especially the burn test ! They all preformed reasonably well . I mean no one is actually lighting fires on their countertops. I chose Carrara quartz for my new build. I grew tired of the look of granite. I’ve had it for 20 years. I wanted a fresh bright look. Which is difficult to find with granite finishes.

[@1stls1z28]

Not all granite is created equally. Though most granite is scratch "resistant" there are various colors that you can indeed scratch very easily. Granite is not considered as it's own property, rather it is considered a category of multiple stones and minerals. It can be comprised of quartz, quartzite, onyx, marble, mica ect. They all have various densities, characteristics and pouresnes. Some are more prone to scratches and some are more prone to staining. Every color in a slab of granite is in fact a different material. Please become as knowledgeable as you can about the granite colors you like before making a choice. Make sure the stone is compatible with your lifestyle. Knowledge is power and if used properly you will find a granite that will truley last you a lifetime!

[@jesurunblends]

good comment

[@blitzenbary]

Probably using the most expensive granite. This is obviously an ad for GRANITE and not unbiased at all. They are full of it.

[@jazzaguayo9842]

Great video. My only wish is that you had a warning on that first key scratch. I had headphones on and instantly threw them off of my ears. Nails on a chalkboard! I still have chills.

[@anatoliagraniteandmarble3184]

Oh no! Sorry for your ears. We will add or vocalize a warning for high frequency changes in the future.

[@philindeblanc]

@30 seconds in, I see he is using the weakest crystaline granite.... And STILL outperformed. The problem with Quartz is the LONG term performance. It yellows under UV rays, so kitchen windows, and such. Also it is a resin, and this can have other issues over time.

[@marcilk7534]

I wish you showed up close the results of the burn test. Even better, using a hot pan.

[@LP2488]

That's what I thought they'd do

[@meenasarena9226]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIa8ip2Ml5ubiK8 well,they did

[@Phenom-rl5pr]

Dude sounded so sick on the wipe part of the video..

[@pc0086]

Thank you so much for testing those materials, it definitely helped me to make my decision on my countertops. Appreciate it!

[@jirimondo]

We've always used granite for kitchen counter-tops and been happy with the choice. Most recently, we were redoing a kitchen in a 16th century house in Italy. We're not far from Carrara and were able to go to a quarry to select a granite slab for the kitchen. Interestingly, the Italians thought it odd that we were using granite as they use marble for kitchens and mainly use granite for headstones. Then again, they don't seem to be as fussy about stains on their counters as we are. BTW - they counters (& kitchen) came out fabulously.

[@ofs3216]

Yes you at absolutely correct. Most European counties prefer marble and they don’t mind the staining or etching that can happen. What we see in magazines is new pristine marble that has that decorator look. It’s beautiful but you need to know what your buying and what can happen.

[@rocce-minerali-marbles]

Great for research. I’ve learnt something valuable without conducting the test myself. Keep it up guys

[@anatoliagraniteandmarble3184]

Thanks for the comment, Wajid! Appreciate your support.

[@PatriceBoivin]

vinegar I was also wondering whether this will become a sprinkler test...

[@kevinv9217]

Apparently you don't have a working fire suppression system at your store ................. :(

[@fayersa]

Thank you the effort put into providing for this informative video. It helped me decide...pity I'm nowhere near you as I would have been customer

[@xungngo]

it's not MTV man stop your camera action. It's like watching one of those UFO video. At one point the camera was focus on the stone but half of the screen only.

[@rpmtechtv]

Thanks very much for the great video guys. I have an odd question for you that black surface on the island that all your experiments are on what exactly is that made of?

[@sneakmore]

My best guess Angola granite. There are a few that are similar just with different grey to black ratios aswell like steel pearl for instance

[@debrabruce4544]

This was very helpful!!! Thanks for making this video!!!!!

[@dawesxc11]

She is a babe and the information was very valuable thanks from the uk.

[@shahibnarine2567]

Great video! Please note that vinegar is spelled with one “I” not two.

[@steveh8224]

Great video, so happy I have granite now. 👍

[@danielforrest3871]

nano technology? You mean the polymers? lol scam.

[@desi4lyfe379]

Quartz is man made crap. Bring the real stone pal.

[@babybaby5893]

It will be nicer if you have a very brief summary at the end

[@joseventura5271]

FYI VINEGAR is spelled wrong

[@anto5570]

This is the best video ever! Thank you so much for all the information you shared.

[@anatoliagraniteandmarble3184]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for the feedback.

[@tomvega1666]

AGM Knoxville if you need a good tip on a very good cleaning product for the quartz , get a bottle of Barkeepers Friend and Magic Eraser sponge and you will undoubtedly get the stains off of the quartz quite easier that alcohol. I've been dealing with Quartz for some time now and definitely found that to be the best cleaning combination (bar-none) (pun intended), that cleans and polishes at the same time.

[@ofs3216]

Yes and it’s recommend by the quartz manufactures as well. 👍

[@xChaiima]

Since you’ve been dealing with Quartz, is it really heat resistant or does it leave marks on it? I want to go for white quartz, but still doin some research before i buy it definitively

[@Versul1]

That magic eraser is amazing

[@johnc4932]

Granite = Stone on loan from God

[@stevebetker829]

Thanks for the demonstration. Dark granite would be my choice. For all practicality, I would have placed a hot pan on the counter instead.

[@anatoliagraniteandmarble3184]

Awesome, Steve! Thanks for the feedback. We'll add a hot pan to our list. Dark granite is one of the top sellers!

[@stevebetker829]

@@anatoliagraniteandmarble3184 yes sister. Cant go wrong with dark granite. Have a great weekend.

[@pf5658]

Good test but the worst camera work ever.

[@redcrumb]

great content, best ive seen so far on countertops comparison, the filming can be hugely improved though

[@amrs54]

the red wine is not red...

[@anatoliagraniteandmarble3184]

Thanks, it's red wine vinegar. True red wine will be used in the next video. What can you expect from Mel's bachelor kitchen?! Haha!

[@loribrooks5596]

Marble for the WIN, but it must be SEALED OFTEN. Nothing matches its beauty.

[@anatoliagraniteandmarble3184]

Marble is absolutely stunning if you have the discipline and appreciation to care for it. You are correct! Glad to see another marble lover.

[@RBUDD16]

Vinegar is misspelled

[@anatoliagraniteandmarble3184]

Thanks we appreciate the feedback!

[@joseloera1506]

The real test is to use a Red Lip stick, let it set for 10 minutes, wiped off,

[@sachinkainth9508]

Although granite performed the best, I have heard that it requires the most maintenance. Is this true?

[@jessicaal415]

Not really. On our first house we had granite put in years ago and sealed it yearly as recommended but forgot/got lazy doing it after the 2nd year. 6 more years after then we sold the house. Looked just like it did when we first had them put in. I just wipe clean with warm water and vinegar diluted in water. I personally like the white countertops, always have. To me dark surface screams 90’s, granite in particular. This is just my personal opinion. Our new house we bought 8 yrs ago has granite (again) and couldn’t wait getting rid of it. It’s dark and too masculine for my taste. Having quartz put in at the moment. Been waiting since we first got the house.

[@r.becerra3182]

Good video. I have faith in my new quartz. Someone else’s video spoke about and demonstrated a hot pot of boiling water but only left it on for 20 secs. I was hoping your video would have a hot pot for a min or so. I was told don’t put anythg hot on it. I will burn a stain in quartz.

[@ofs3216]

Yes it’s the resin that will burn (needed to be mixed in during slab manufacture process) not the actual quartz of the product. If you do place hot pot on countertop and it burns your warrant is voided.

[@fredsalfa]

Id get the marble

[@arifk1337]

Good video but I couldn't stop thinking: *vinEgar

[@anatoliagraniteandmarble3184]

Thanks for the comment! We're getting with our video editor. Accidents happen, clearly. Haha

[@Person-mh6xq]

Should have labeled each sectioned of part to indicate quartz, marble, granite!! Made it too confusing.

[@noelelliott7277]

I have a very simple question, I. have korean worktop and after 6 years looks like i used sand paper to clean it, very soft material, it marked very easy which. Which will mark more easy, Granite or Quartz using a soft cloth and been careful. The korean top seemed like every time I put my car keys or come home with shopping it scratched easy I want white light colour work top, which one will wear the best show no scratch. marks?

[@mysteriousu5528]

Bad camera focus. Granite came on top. I would have preferred couple of more testing materials like turmeric, tea, hair color, red chilli powder and then see how they perform. My guess is that any matter or material can get stained.

[@d.b.7591]

Try old fashioned glass with water ring.... may be surprised...

[@anatoliagraniteandmarble3184]

Interesting, thanks for the suggestion. We'll add it to the list.

[@JohnSmith-zf4wp]

Why don't you find a camera man who is not more interested in focusing on the woman and more on the subject matter and the correct angle and who knows this is not a music video but an informational video.

[@jennyang6195]

What if the sealer wears off?

[@GOVAUS1]

Apparently, vinegar is spelled as "viniger" in TN, @0:43.

[@iramanhaider284]

Granite is the natural stone for kitchen slabs nowadays theres white granite called nano marble its manmade actually but very smooth n slippery its china made..just like whitish milk super but dont know about the quality of hardness..?? Can u please tell about this nano marble more..??

[@5610winston]

I'm going with a fairly dark countertop as a divider between the light-color base cabinets and the light color backsplash and wall cabinets.

[@bonnieborgeson3200]

This was great thankyou, I have been deciding which to go with for my new kitchen. This demo was better than reading info.

[@keltersmelter5584]

Barkeepers friend (ALWAYS the powdered form) +magic eraser + either med warm water or lacquer thinner for quartz. I have left rusted metal on quartz for over a month, the combo i mentioned (used warm water no lacquer) came off after about 5 minutes of scrubbing and adding of barkeepers.

[@keltersmelter5584]

Also quartz HATES hot objects set on it. Think if you were baking something at 400 took it out and set it on the quartz, it can and most likly will burn into the material, and there isn't a fix for it that I've seen. Basically don't set anything hotter than a freshly filled coffee cup on it, yes that's a little extreme of an example but better safe than sorry.