Caring For Corian®
Day to day cleaning is fast and requires no special tools. Simply wiping down your surface with soapy water or ammonia-based cleaners will remove most dirt and stains from all types of finishes. For those slightly tougher stains, an abrasive cleaner gets them right out.
Professional care
Using your solid surface product and cleaning it regularly will keep it healthy. Scratches and wear may however eventually show after time, but no need to worry, with solid surface products it is easy to return your purchase to its original perfect condition. Although you can sometimes do this on your own, when your counters need it you can have us come and take care of it professionally.
We resurface and recondition all brands and makes of solid surface products. Give us a call for a free estimate.
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Preventing heat damage
Although Corian® has a remarkable ability to resist heat, it is always safer to use caution. To prevent heat damage, always use a hot pad or a trivet with rubber feet. Hot pans, as well as some heat-generating appliances like frying pans or crock pots, can damage the surface if a hot pad or trivet is not used.
Preventing other damage
Avoid exposure to strong chemicals, such as paint removers, oven cleaners, etc. If contact occurs, quickly flush the surface with water.
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Remove nail polish with a non-acetone-based nail polish remover and flush with water. |
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Do not cut directly on countertops. |
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Run cold water when pouring boiling water into sinks. |
As stated before, minor maintenance is easy to take care of on your own but certain tasks are best left up to us. Contact us if you have any questions.
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Surface Care by Finish
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Matte/Satin
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Semi-Gloss
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High-Gloss
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Cleaning
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Watermarks
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Wipe with damp cloth; towel dry.
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Common stains and dirt
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Use soapy water or an ammonia-based cleaner.
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Difficult stains
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Use an abrasive cleanser and a green Scotch-Brite® pad.
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Use Soft Scrub® or diluted bleach and a white Scotch-Brite® pad
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Follow procedure for semi-gloss, but use a sponge instead of a Scotch-Brite® pad, or use white polishing compound.
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Disinfecting
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All surfaces
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Occasionally wipe surface with diluted household bleach (use 50:50 ratio of water and bleach)
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Maintenance
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General
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Rub lightly with Scotch-Brite® pad, do not use a cleaner.
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Enhance shine with nonabrasive polish, such as Hope's Countertop Polish®.
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Sink Care by Finish
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Matte/Satin
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Cleaning
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All stains
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(same as above)
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Disinfecting
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General
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(same as above)
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Maintenance
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General
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Occasionally clean by filling the sink one-quarter full with 50:50 water/bleach solution. Let soak for 15 minutes, then wash sides and bottom as solution drains.
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Repairing Your Surface
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Matte/Satin
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Semi-Gloss
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High-Gloss
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Step One
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Sanding
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Sand with 180- or 220-grit sandpaper until the mark is gone.
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Sand with 400-grit sandpaper.
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Step Two
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Finishing
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Restore finish with an abrasive cleanser and a green Scotch-Brite® pad.
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Restore finish with a nonabrasive cleanser and a white Scotch-Brite® pad.
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Wipe the surface and continue with 600-grit sandpaper.
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Step Three
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(Only if your original surface was finished with high-gloss)
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Adding High-gloss
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Buff with white polishing compound and a low-speed (1500-2000 rpm) polisher equipped with a wool pad. Finish with a countertop wax.
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