Material maintenance
DAILY CARE
Artifical stone is easy to clean. Its fresh, hygienic appearance can be maintained by wiping up spills, grease and stains with a damp cloth and soapy water, using ammonia based “hard-surface” cleaner or a mild cream abrasive cleanser or common household degreaser, and then wiping dry with a soft cloth. Sinks should be cleaned thoroughly to remove greasy deposits and stains. Once or twice a week, they should be partially fi lled with warm water and 1-2 teaspoons of liquid bleach and then left to sit for a few hours or overnight. To prevent lime scale build-up from hard water, counters should be dampwiped and then dried. In diffi cult areas, such as around drains or taps, a household lime scale remover can be used occasionally.
RECOMMENDATIONS
HEAT
– Always use a heat protection pad, trivet (with rubber feet) or protective sink mat for hot cookware, or leave cookware to cool on the hob fi rst. Never place hot pans, particularly cast iron pans, directly onto a artifical stone top or in a sink. Excessive heat can damage any surface.
– Pouring boiling liquids directly into sinks without turning on the cold tap may damage your artifical stone surface.
– Always use the correct-sized pan on the burner and place it centrally since an overhanging pan may scorch the adjacent surfaces.
SCRATCHES
Like all materials, artifical stone will develop slight abrasion marks as a result of normal daily use.
Please note the following:
– Never cut or chop on artifical stone as this will score the work surface. Use a cutting board instead.
– Dark, heavily pigmented colours will show scratches, dust and ordinary wear and tear more readily than lighter, textured colours (for more details, refer to the separate colour chart printed on the interior of the book cover or to a colour brochure).
CHEMICAL SPILLS
Accidental spills of strong chemicals (e.g. paint stripper, brush cleaners, metal cleaners, oven cleaners, cleaners containing methylene chloride, acid drain cleaners, acetonebased nail polish removers, etc.) should be fl ushed promptly with plenty of soapy water to avoid damaging worktops. For nail varnish spills, non-acetone based remover can be used and then fl ushed with water. Undetected or prolonged exposure to chemicals may damage the surface. Please refer to the artifical stone spec data sheet with your local supplier.
The material maintenance we offer can be downloaded in PDF format.
Artifical stone is easy to clean. Its fresh, hygienic appearance can be maintained by wiping up spills, grease and stains with a damp cloth and soapy water, using ammonia based “hard-surface” cleaner or a mild cream abrasive cleanser or common household degreaser, and then wiping dry with a soft cloth. Sinks should be cleaned thoroughly to remove greasy deposits and stains. Once or twice a week, they should be partially fi lled with warm water and 1-2 teaspoons of liquid bleach and then left to sit for a few hours or overnight. To prevent lime scale build-up from hard water, counters should be dampwiped and then dried. In diffi cult areas, such as around drains or taps, a household lime scale remover can be used occasionally.
RECOMMENDATIONS
HEAT
– Always use a heat protection pad, trivet (with rubber feet) or protective sink mat for hot cookware, or leave cookware to cool on the hob fi rst. Never place hot pans, particularly cast iron pans, directly onto a artifical stone top or in a sink. Excessive heat can damage any surface.
– Pouring boiling liquids directly into sinks without turning on the cold tap may damage your artifical stone surface.
– Always use the correct-sized pan on the burner and place it centrally since an overhanging pan may scorch the adjacent surfaces.
SCRATCHES
Like all materials, artifical stone will develop slight abrasion marks as a result of normal daily use.
Please note the following:
– Never cut or chop on artifical stone as this will score the work surface. Use a cutting board instead.
– Dark, heavily pigmented colours will show scratches, dust and ordinary wear and tear more readily than lighter, textured colours (for more details, refer to the separate colour chart printed on the interior of the book cover or to a colour brochure).
CHEMICAL SPILLS
Accidental spills of strong chemicals (e.g. paint stripper, brush cleaners, metal cleaners, oven cleaners, cleaners containing methylene chloride, acid drain cleaners, acetonebased nail polish removers, etc.) should be fl ushed promptly with plenty of soapy water to avoid damaging worktops. For nail varnish spills, non-acetone based remover can be used and then fl ushed with water. Undetected or prolonged exposure to chemicals may damage the surface. Please refer to the artifical stone spec data sheet with your local supplier.
The material maintenance we offer can be downloaded in PDF format.
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