Sintered stone surfaces are non-porous and hygienic, no liquids can penetrate them. Grease and dirt can be easily removed from such countertops with dishwashing detergent or kitchen surface cleaner. Soap and water is good for quick cleaning, but continuous use of soap can cause soap residue on the surface. Spills and dirt from sintered countertops are best cleaned up simply with hot water. Stronger cleaners can also be used to remove stubborn stains. A more thorough scrubbing with a worktop cleaner is usually sufficient.
1) For Daily Cleaning
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Wipe clean with a damp cloth soaked in regular detergent and water. Cif cream can be used to remove most marks and stains easily, but abrasive products is not recommended on polished surface.
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To avoid polished surface from scratching when cleaning, only use cloth made of soft fibers, suitable for cleaning of glass, kitchen appliance.
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The following are recommended for heavier dirt
- Acid: acid detergents, de-fouling cleaners, cement remover e.g. Viakal.
- Alkali: basic, ammonia, degreasing detergent e.g. Chante Clair, Cif.
- Solvent: universal solvent, thinner, turpentine, white spirit, alcohol
- Oxidant: bleach, hydrogen peroxide.
- After use, always rinse well with plenty of water.
2) Detergents for different types of Dirt
| Type of Dirt | Type of detergent |
|---|---|
| Beer, Wine, Coffee | Sodium hypochlorite (bleach) in solution or alkaline detergent |
| Icecream | Sodium hypochlorite (bleach) in solution or alkaline detergent |
| Tyre Rubber | Organic solvent (trichloroethylene) |
| Greases and Oil | Alkali-based detergent |
| Inks | Sodium hypochlorite (bleach) in solution or alkaline detergent |
| Indelible felt tip pen | Organic solvent (trichloroethylene acetone) |
| Resins | Organic solvent (turpentine, white spirit, thinner) |
| Lines from aluminum | Acid detergent or abrasive cream/powder detergent |
| Rust | Acid-based detergent |
| Fruit juices | Sodium hypochlorite (bleach) in diluted solution |
| Other stains | Abrasive cream detergent |
3) For Repair
Very small chipping can be repaired. Expert hands can restore very small chipping with epoxy resins, even though it is not easy to find the right tones and restore the original surface. Once the chipping is repaired, remove the excess resin with a cloth soaked in acetone before it hardens. Once it has hardened, work the resin by hand to make the surface uniform.
4) Please Note The Following
- 1. Do not use sharp, metal object to clean the surface.
- 2. Avoid pulling or dragging kitchenware, frying pans and other appliances on the surface.
- 3. To avoid scratching the surface. Do not chop directly on the work surface because some knives might contain diamond particles.
- 4. Cleaning products (oily soap, film-forming products) must be taken away from the surface as such agents will leave reside on the surface.
- 5. Avoid standing or kneeling on the surface. Too much weight pressure might cause breakage on the vulnerable areas (eg. sinks and hobs).
- 6. Avoid overloading or stacking heaving objects on the surface.
- 7. Do not use hydrofluoric acid, caustic soda or products with PH value greater than 11 to clean the surface.
- 8. Avoid falling off the blunt objects on surface, these can cause cracks that is hard to mend.
- 9. After installation, surface must be covered and protected while other works are still carrying out on site.
- 10. Must kept Sintered Stone materials away from naked flame.
5) Guide to remove Watermark
When water contains significant amounts of dissolved calcium, magnesium, or other minerals, hard water can be remained on countertops. When these minerals mix with soap, a chemical reaction occurs, leaving behind filmy soap scum. Over time, deposits can turn into a scaly mineral buildup on surfaces and dulls the shiny countertops.
Homeowners need to follow up with a rinse to remove any traces of soap scum that could dull the surface. After wiping, they also need to dry the surface. Standing water can leave mineral deposits behind that are hard to remove, so wipe up spills immediately and dry the surface with a microfiber cloth to soak up all the water.
