SECTION 11 –
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
11-8
SOLID SURFACE
COUNTERTOP – CORIAN
®
Care and Maintenance
You can easily maintain the beauty of your
countertop with little effort, under most
circumstances, by using warm soapy water or an
ammonia-based cleaner (not window cleaner)
then rinse and wipe dry. You can also use liquid
or gel-type cleaners containing bleach. Because
the material is nonporous, stains cannot penetrate
below the surface and will nearly always
disappear using these cleaning methods.
If a stain has dried on,
allow the cleaner or
soapy water time to soften the area, after which
the stain will wipe off.
If the stain is not water-base or oil-base
material, you may need to gently remove it using
a plastic scraper (disposable plastic knife for
example) followed by normal cleaning methods
described above.
You may want to scrub
the entire surface
periodically. Do this lightly and evenly with a
mild abrasive powdered or liquid cleaner.
Always use a cutting board
rather than
slicing foods directly on your countertop. The
underside of one of your sink covers will provide
an easily accessible cutting surface. This will
keep your countertop looking its best and
minimize care efforts. (An occasional sanding
with a medium grade (120 grit) sandpaper will
remove any cut marks accumulated on the sink
cover bottom).
To remove cuts and scratches,
use a more
aggressive cleaning powder such as Comet
®
, a
moistened steel wool soap pad, or green scouring
pad. We recommend that you finish the entire
surface using the same cleaning material and
scrubbing method to maintain a uniform
appearance.
If you prefer a glossier look,
follow up with
a good quality furniture polish or a liquid
automotive wax (non-cleaner type).
Use trivets and “hot pads”
under hot
cooking pans. Do not set hot pots or pans directly
from the stove or oven onto the counter. The solid
surface material is extremely heat resistant, but
sudden contact by a very hot material with a cold
countertop surface could cause a crack that
would need to be repaired. Likewise,
concentrated high heat sources in a small area,
such as a crock pot or an electric griddle may
cause a crack. We strongly recommend using a
trivet under these. Also, do not allow candles to
burn directly on the counter surface.
Avoid paint remover or oven cleaner.
The
solid surface material is also resistant to most
chemical substances but exposure to some harsh
chemicals and solvents such as these can cause
damage that would need professional repair or
replacement. If one of these materials does spill
or drip onto the counter surface, wipe it up
immediately to avoid damage.
STAINLESS STEEL
APPLIANCES
–If Equipped
Care and Maintenance
You can easily maintain the beauty of your
stainless steel appliances with little effort, under
most circumstances, by performing the following
recommendations.
Typically, excellent results can be obtained by
washing stainless steel with mild dishwashing
liquid and hot water, followed by rinsing
thoroughly and drying with a soft cloth. Drying is
particularly important if the tap water is very hard
and leaves scale deposits.
Stainless steel does not deteriorate due to
frequent cleaning, so proper cleaning can be
performed whenever necessary. For more
stubborn stains, perform the following
procedures for your stainless steel appliances to
start shining again.
Scale
To remove scale left by water, simply use a
multipurpose cream detergent and a soft cloth.
Thicker scale may be removed by generously
applying 25% vinegar and hot water solution to
