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CARE & MAINTENANCE
GENERAL CARE – INFORMATION
• Avoid scourers and abrasives as they will damage the surface.
• Don’t place hot objects, electrical appliances or pots straight from the oven or cooker onto your
laminate surface.
• Don’t cut on the laminate surface.
• Keep waxes and polishes well away as they dull the natural shine.
• Do not use strongly acidic, alkaline cleaners or bleach for normal cleaning as these might etch
the surface.
GENERAL CARE – STREAKS
Streaky marks sometimes show on dark colours after cleaning. An all-purpose cleaner such as
Mr. Muscle Surface & Glass or Ajax Spray n Wipe usually removes them.
GENERAL CARE – GREASE
Using a mild dishwashing detergent in water will remove greasy marks. Dab, wait and wipe away.
Finish with an all-purpose cleaner such as Mr. Muscle Surface & Glass or Ajax Spray n Wipe.
GENERAL CARE – SPILLS
Laminate surfaces resist staining from most household chemicals. With some accidental spills
however, prompt action is essential. Wipe off beetroot, grape and berry juices, first aid
preparations, concentrated bleach, oven cleaners, dishwasher detergents, artificial dyes,
hair colouring and solvent based pen ink immediately. Specialty glues such as Super Glue
must also be removed straight away with acetone (nail polish remover).
GENERAL CARE – STAINS
If the stain won’t budge with Mr. Muscle Surface & Glass, try methylated spirits or dab the stain
with a diluted bleach mixture (1 part bleach to 8 parts water); leave for 3 minutes then wash
off with water and dry. Finish off with Mr. Muscle Surface & Glass. Only as a last resort if a stain
persists try 2 or 3 rubs with a crème cleanser or white toothpaste, wash and dry. Please note that
bleach or these abrasive cleaners may irreversibly damage the laminate surface.
GENERAL CARE – SCRATCHES
Laminate surfaces will withstand normal wear and tear, but can be damaged by scratching
or cutting with utensils, knives and unglazed pottery. Darker colours will show scratches more
readily than lighter colours. In general, dark colours and high gloss surfaces require more
care and maintenance than lighter colours or lower gloss colours. To minimise scratching,
always place and lift objects from the surface – never drag or slide them across the surface.