1. PREVENTING DAMAGE

In most cases,Solid Surface can be repaired with ease if accidentally damaged.
However, be sure to follow these guidelines to prevent any damage to your counter top.



HEAT DAMAGE: Solid Surface has an excellent heat resistant property compared with
other ordinary counter tops. However, placing hot pans, as well as some
heat-generating appliances such as frying pans or pots, can damage the surface.
Always use a hot pad or a trivet with rubber feet to protect your counter top.. Avoid
subjecting Solid Surfaces to temperatures over 80 C (170 F).



OTHER DAMAGE: Avoid exposing Solid Surface to strong chemicals such as paint
removers and oven cleaners. Surfaces exposed to these chemicals should be promptly
flushed with water. Prolonged contact will cause spots that may require extensive repairs.

Do not cut directly on Solid surface; always use a cutting Board. Run cold water when
pouring boiling water into sinks. Remove nail polish with a non-acetone-based nail
polish remover and flush with water.

NOTE: Any of the above can affect the surface finish and color. Dark colors may require
more maintenance. Your counter tops solid composition makes it easy to maintain
because it is homogenous. The surface can be restored to its original sheen by
removing stains and scratches with a detergent. Periodic maintenance is recommended
to retain surface quality and appearance.



2. CLEANING SURFACES AND SINKS

Occasionally clean the surface with soap, water and an ammonia-based cleanser using
a sponge or damp cloth. Towel dry.

TO REMOVE SEVERE AND DIFFICULT STAINS:



DULL FINISH: Use an abrasive cleanser and a green Scotch-Brite (registered trademark
of the 3M company) pad. Rub in a circular motion.

SEMI-GLOSS FINISH: Use Soft Scrub cleanser, diluted with bleach and a white
Scotch-Brite pad. Rub in a circular motion.

HIGH-GLOSS FINISH: Follow the procedure for semi-gloss, but use a sponge instead of a
Scotch-Brite pad, or use a white polishing compound in a circular motion.



Contaminants that can be cleaned with water;

Alkaline Solutions

Coffee

Fruit Juice

Household Soap

Hydrogen Peroxide

Milk

Nail Polish Remover

Olive Oil

Shoe Polish

Soy Sauce

Synthetic Detergents

Tea           

Vinegar

Water-soluble Ink

Contaminants that can be cleaned with a household cleaner:

Cosmetics

Crayon

Eye Shadow

Hair Dye

Iodide Solution

Ketchup

Oleaginous Ink

Substances that can damage the surface of your counter top: Industrial chemicals
such as strong acids, ketones and solvenated chlorine.

3. DISINFECTING SURFACES AND SINK BOWL: Wipe occasionally with diluted household
bleach (water: bleach solution in 1:1 ratio).

4. REMOVING CUTS AND SCRATCHES

When Solid Surface is scratched or cut, repairs should be based on the following
recommendations. We highly recommend that extensive repairs should be performed by
Certified  Solid Surface fabricators.

DULL FINISH: Sand with 180 grit (120 micron) or 220 grit (60 micron) fine sandpaper until
the cut and scratch is removed. Restore finish with soap and water, and a green Scotch
Brite pad to match the finish of the adjacent surface.

SEMI-GLOSS FINISH: Sand with 400 grit (30 micron) sandpaper, and restore finish with a
nonabrasive cleanser and a white Scotch-Brite pad.

HIGH-GLOSS FINISH: Sand with 400 grit (30 micron) or 600 grit (20 micron) sandpaper,
and buff with a polishing compound and a low-speed (1500-2000 rpm) polisher using a
wool pad. Finish with wax.

All of the above sanding and polishing should be done in a circular motion
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