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Care and Cleaning
WOOD DOORS AND PANELS
Dust cabinets frequently with a soft, lint-free cloth. You may dampen the cloth with water or with a spray-type dust remover. Clean up spills
immediately. Use a clean, damp cloth if necessary. Wipe dry with another clean soft cloth. Cloth is better than paper towels for this purpose.
For maintenance cleaning of your cabinetry, there are a number of products available for your wood cleaning needs, typically promoted as
furniture care products. We suggest using mild soap with a damp cloth to remove any build up on cabinets. Any product used should be
applied and then quickly and completely removed with a damp cloth. Dry the cabinet completely after cleaning as excess moisture can be
damaging to any fine wood finish. In addition, do not drape wet or damp cloths over the edge of doors.
Do not use detergents, soap pads, steel wool or any other type of abrasive pad on your cabinetry. These products will damage the wood
finish. We also suggest not using citrus oils, wax, or polishes that contain silicone because they leave a residue that is sometimes difficult
to remove and attracts dust. Finally, do not use solvents such as ammonia, bleach, acetone, lacquer thinner or cleaners such as goof-off or
WD40, all of which may damage or dissolve some or all of the finish.
LAMINATES
You can clean all laminted surfaces by using a damp, soft cloth. Do not use excessive amounts of water, it will seep into the seams of the
cabinet. Sink base cabinets are the most common cabinet to have water damage and can usually be protected with a plastic liner or pan.
PREVENTING HEAT OR HUMIDITY DAMAGE
The bathroom environment is very common place for humidity. It is very important to dissipate the humidity in the room and not let it stay
for long periods of time. If higher temperature settings are used for extended periods of time, the heat may be excessive and the doors and
drawer fronts should be removed. This is particularly important on laminated panels, which cannot be exposed to extended temperatures
beyond 160 degrees Fahrenheit without risking permanent damage.
SUNLIGHT AND AGING
Over time, exposure to sunlight, smoke and chemicals may cause some materials to face or vary from their original color. Cabinets or
accessories added at a later date may not match cabinets previously installed. For the same reason, finish samples on displays may not
represent the exact color of cabinets received at the time of shipment.
VITREOUS CHINA
Vitreous china vanity tops and sinks are very durable. The glazing process provides years of enjoyment if cared for correctly. Rinse
thoroughly and use a soft cloth to wipe the product dry after each use to prevent hard water stains. Soft abrasive cleaners may be used
when necessary to clean vitreous china products.
GRANITE OR MARBLE TOPS
Natural stone is a porous material. Therefore, it may stain if not properly cared for. Granite countertops should be sealed before using.
Follow the instructions on the sealer label. The easiest way to clean granite countertops is to simply use warm water and mild liquid dish
soap, preferably without aromatics. This is a gentle way to clean the grease and grime from your granite counters without damaging
them. If you use plain soap and water, this can lead to soap build up and over time, will dull the glossy finish of your polished granite. After
cleaning you should rinse the countertop thoroughly and dry with a soft cotton cloth.
QUARTZ TOPS
Quartz is easy to maintain. It is a non-porous material that is highly resistant to stain, scratches and heat. However, it is not stain, scratch,
or heat proof. Spills should be cleaned as soon as possible with soap and water on a regular basis to keep the polished quartz looking like
new. Use warm water and a damp cloth with a small amount of non-abrasive cleaner that does not contain bleach.
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