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I think wiping down regularly would be ok -- that's how I treat my countertops that my cooktop rests on. It might depend on the color though. Get some samples of colors you like, and test overnight with tomato sauce, soy sauce, oil, whatever you might normally cook with... and then see how it cleans up. You could also prop up the sample behind your cooktop to test. HTH

quartz is a man made material. it isn't supposed to stain. but since there are thousands of types and manufacturers, they are the ones you will need to pose this question to. without knowing which material you've chose, we can't answer 100%. But usually, no,,it's not supposed to stain.

Quartz backsplash will not stain, but it is a man made material and is not heat resistant....back splash behind a cooktop is not a good idea unless you never use the stove. It can crack and/or melt!

Hi Natalie! I'm looking at doing a quartz backsplash and just got a comment very similar to the one you received above ( https://www.houzz.com/discussions/5736507/backsplash-suggestions-to-coordinate-with-cambria-praa-sands-please#24278214). Did you end up doing a quartz backsplash? Has it melted into a puddle?? ( ;

I called Cambria, MSI and Compaq quartz today and they all said exposure to direct heat can cause damage, although very unlikely and this is not a warranty issue or problem they deal with often). The recommendations from these mfg. were to avoid were (1) correct installation of the quartz per mfg. guidelines (not very helpful - the guidelines I read didn't say much), (2) leaving 3" clearance, and (3) installing a riser. In the Wolf range world, an "all gas" range riser has vents on top so that doesn't help with the problem of the quartz. But, with a dual fuel, the risers do NOT vent next to the quartz backsplash. We decided to go with a 5" riser for our Wolf 48 dual fuel to buffer the quartz. You also have to check to see how much heat / temp each quartz brand can take. Some can tolerate higher temps.

I have London fog , I believe is the name and it stains. blueberry, wine etc. I usually wipe up right away or use a bit of cleanser. it doesnt take long to seep into the material.
Dont know if it stayed there longer what it would look it.

Post is two years old. @Natalie- What did you end up using behind your cooktop?

Yes, update please!

Will the heat from a stove/or rear of oven damage a quartz backsplash? And will a toaster oven sitting on quartz cause damage? I’m considering the calacatta white quartz. Thanks for any info

"Will the heat from a stove/or rear of oven damage a quartz backsplash?"

Not if it's installed per the appliance and engineered stone manufacturer's instructions.

"And will a toaster oven sitting on quartz cause damage?" Engineered stone and solid surface manufacturers require the use of trivets below heat generating appliances, just like the trade association of the natural stone industry does.

I can attest to the fact that vented heat from a Blue-Star range's oven damaged/discolored a white CaesarStone slab that was installed as a splash behind the range. It turned brownish in the area immediately above the vent. It cant be cleaned, it's 'burned'.

I installed Compaq and it can grab stains if you're not careful - even pepper juice and tomato paste can cause grief if not gotten to right away. Another weird thing is pencil marks. My fabricator used a pencil while installing the countertops for measuring marks and they are VERY difficult to remove. We installed the Compaq Quartz behind the Wolf 48" range but I purchased the extra 5" riser to protect from heat. So far, it's working to prevent heat damage but only time will tell. I don't think it's an installation issue - either the quartz can withstand heat as its used behind a stove or it can't. If Compaq says it can be used as a backsplash behind a range, then it should be able to withstanding heat from ranges -- including the Wolf and other highend appliances. I strongly recommend a 5-10" riser.