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HOW TO CARE FOR AND CLEAN YOUR NEWLY REFINISHED HARD SURFACE
A refinished surface will provide many years of service when given the same care and maintenance recommended by solid surface countertop manufacturers.
A refinished surfaces requires 60-80 degrees for 24-48 hours to dry until it should be used normally.
Although the refinished surface can be put back into full use after this time, the surface may actually continue to harden for up to 30 days.
Therefore, the following guidelines are suggested and recommended to help extend the life of your newly finish surface.
General DO and DO NOT cleaning/care guidelines:
DO:
- use only non-abrasive, liquid cleaners or mild soap and water. Your refinished surface can be easily wiped clean with a damp cloth or sponge and mild detergents or general-purpose nonabrasive cleaners.
- rinse thoroughly and use a soft sponge to wipe down the surface.
- use only a suction-cup-free bathmat and remove it after use to let the surface dry between uses.
- repair any chips IMMEDIATELY. Chips are man-made and if not repaired will result in water getting under the finish that can eventually peel. Repairs to chips are not covered under the warranty. And if not repaired immediately, Warranty would be voided.
DO NOT:
- let faucets drip. Be sure that your faucets are dry and not dripping after using the fixture.
- let there be standing water. Nor store water for extended periods of time.
- use any liquid or powder cleansers that contain abrasives, bleach or strong acids.
- allow any cleaners to remain on surface for an extended period of time before thoroughly rinsing.
- use steel wool, wire brushes or abrasive sponge pads.
- improperly use acid bearing compounds, such as drain openers or tile and grout cleaners.
- allow chemicals such as/but not limited to certain cosmetics, hair dyes, and perfumes, which may stain the finish.
-use a suction-cup bathmat, soap dish, etc.
- leave any bottles, spray cans, wet cloths or bar soap on the surface for more than 24 hours. (Rust from shaving cans will damage the surface.)
- use your countertop as a cutting board. Although cuts and scratches can be repaired, it will require an additional refinishing service. Thus, cuts and scratches as a result will void the warranty.
- use refinished surface to clean brushes or any painting related chemicals or materials.
- clean with liquid cleaners for 30 days from date below. Use only mild soap and water to clean during that 30-day period.
Do's and Don't's
How to care for your refinished surface:
In most cases a refinished surfaces requires 24-48 hours (at room temperature) until it should be used normally. Although the refinished surface can be put back into full use after this time, the surface may actually continue to harden for up to 30 days; therefore the following guidelines are suggested.
Do:
In the first 30 days, following the refinishing service, easily clean your surface with only mild soap and water and a damp cloth or sponge.
Do:
After the first 30 days, clean your newly refinished surface easily with a damp cloth or sponge and mild detergents or general purpose cleaners. Such as Formula 409, Dow, Scrub Free, Fantastic, Windex, Mr. Clean, Bon Ami and dish washing soaps such as Dawn, Joy and Ivory.
Do Not:
Clean your newly refinished surface with any liquid cleaners for the first 30 days from the date of refinishing. Use only mild soap and water to clean during that first 30 day period.
Do Not:
Use any liquid or powder cleaners that contain abrasives, bleach or strong acids, such as Comet, Ajax, Bleach or Ammonia.
Do Not:
Use steel wool, wire brushes or abrasive sponge pads
Do Not:
Allow cleaner to remain on the surface for an extended period of time before thoroughly rinsing.
Do Not:
Let faucets drip. Be sure that your faucets are dry and not dripping after each use.