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Shower Curtain
The shower curtain is machine washable in a mild detergent using the delicate setting and should be line dried. If
needed, the shower curtain may be dried in the dryer on the lowest possible setting.
Countertops and Sinks
Countertops and Galley Sink
Your Corian® countertops and galley sink have a matte/satin finish. Over time, routine cleaning may raise the
gloss level of the countertop. Soapy water, ammonia-based cleaners (not window cleaners) or commercially
available solid surface cleaners will remove most dirt and residue from all types of finishes. Stubborn residue will
require a little stronger cleaner. Follow the recommendations below to properly clean your countertop.
Over time, through care and use, your countertop will acquire a patina, changing the appearance of the finish.
You may restore the look of the original finish by following the refurbishing guidelines on the Corian® website.
Most dirt and residue – Use soapy water or an ammonia based cleaner (not window cleaners),
rinse and wipe dry.
Preventing hard water marks – Wipe countertop dry after spills or cleaning.
Removing hard water marks – Use an over-the-counter cleaner formulated for hard water marks.
Difficult residue – Spray the residue with Deep Cleaner for DuPont Corian® from Stone Care
International. Follow the instructions on the cleaner bottle. Wash the area with soapy water,
rinse the area with clean water and wipe dry. If the residue persists, repeat the process. If the
residue still persists, follow the directions for removing scratches.
Disinfecting – Occasionally, wipe the surface with diluted household bleach (1 part water/1 part
bleach).
Preventing
Damage
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Heat Damage – Corian® is an excellent material for heat resistance. As with all
countertop materials, it is important to minimize direct exposure to protect your
surface and investment. Always use heat trivets or hot pads when placing hot
objects on any surface. Allow cookware to cool before placing them on a
Corian® countertop.
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Other damage – In most cases, Corian® can be repaired if accidentally
damaged. However, be sure to follow the guidelines here to prevent any
permanent damage to Corian®.
Avoid exposing Corian® to strong chemicals, such as paint removers, oven cleaners, etc. If
contact occurs, quickly flush the surface with water.
Do
not
cut directly on Corian® countertops.
Removing minor cuts and scratches – Because the solid beauty of Corian® goes all the way
through, Corian® surfaces are completely renewable. You can remove minor cuts and scratches
yourself by following these instructions.
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First, wash the area to remove any film that may clog the pads. Start with the
Green pad. (Pad color from roughest to smoothest is: White, Yellow, Green,
Peach, Lilac, Blue, Gray.) Rub over scratch in a straight line to remove it.
Periodically switch rubbing direction 90 degrees. Be sure all of the scratch is
removed. If this first step takes too long, try the Yellow pad. To minimize dust
during sanding, wet the surface. Rinse pad periodically to clean residue.
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Clean top with water. Inspect to see if scratch was removed. If scratch remains
repeat previous step. If scratch is gone, select next finer grit and repeat process.
Rub over a larger area to blend in sanding.
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Continue process using successively finer grits until the area blends closely with
the surrounding surface gloss. Wash area to remove all sanding dust and
residue. Rinse with clean water and wipe dry.
Note: Refer to sources for materials below to obtain the abrasive pads and other products
mentioned above:
