Laminate Benchtops

Care & Maintenance

Everyday cleaning

✓ Use a damp cloth, with a mild detergent.

✓ Rinse the surface with clean water, and dry with a soft cloth.

Removing food and stains

Dried food:

Apply a recommended cleaner and allow to soak for a few minutes. Clean with a damp sponge, cloth or brush.

Ink:

Use methylated spirits on a clean cloth or paper towel. Meths can dissolve paint, so do not let it come into contact with painted surfaces.

Rust:

Soak with lemon juice or vinegar.

Pencil marks:

Rub with a wet rag.

Recommended cleaning products:

✓ Ajax Spray & Wipe
✓ Mr Muscle Surface & Glass

Preventing damage

✓ Wipe off spills as soon as possible.

✓ Place and lift objects to minimise scratching. Never drag or slide them across the surface of your benchtop.

✓ Use a cutting board.

✓ Use a trivet or hot pads when placing appliances or pots straight from the oven/stove directly onto your benchtop.

✗ Don't clean with dirty washing-up water, as it can leave an oily film.

✗ Do not flood your benchtop with water, especially near seams, as water can penetrate the substrate and cause it to swell.

✗ Avoid abrasive pads and scouring powders or cleaners. These can dull or scratch the surface.

✗ Never use cleaners containing acid, alkali or sodium hypochlorite, such as: Ceramic cooktop cleaners, oven cleaners, rust removers, coffee pot cleaners, drain cleaners, lime scale removers, toilet bowl cleaners, metal cleaners

✗ Do not use furniture polish. Silicone wax may build up, discolouring your benchtop and leaving smear marks that are hard to remove.