Things to do

HEAT

To prevent damage from hot objects, use heat resistant mats on the surface of the worktop. Always use ashtrays for cigarettes.

SCRATCHING

Always use a chopping board for preparing food.

MOISTURE

Wipe split liquids away from joints and cut outs immediately. Ensure that all in-set appliances are properly sealed with a suitable waterproof silicone sealent.

Things not to do

HEAT

Never place objects from the oven or hob directly onto the laminate surface since this may lead to blistering. Care should also be taken with hot irons and cigarettes.

SCRATCHING

Some crockery items, kitchen utensils and other objects sliding across your worktops will produce fine scratches in the laminate. However try to avoid sliding rough based objects across the surface. Never cut foodstuffs directly on the laminate surface.

MOISTURE

Moisture will not harm the laminate surface itself but it is advisable to wipe away any spillages as soon as possible. The critical areas are around joints and cut-outs.

 

Stain or mark	Dry cloth or duster	Damp cloth	Warm water + detergant	Non abrasive cleaner	White spirit	Nail polish remover
Tea		*	*	*
Coffee		*	*	*
Milk		*	*	*
Fruit Juice		*	*	*
Curry		*	*	*
Red Wine		*	*	*
Vinegar		*	*	*
Lemon Juice		*	*	*
Beetroot		*	*	*
Dust or light dust	*
Soap residue		*	*	*
oils (all)		*	*	*
Paint (water based)			*	*
Paint (solvent based)					*
Dyes - washable			*	*
Dyes - permanent					*	*
Shoe polish					*
Wax crayon					*
Biro/Pen			*	*
Chalk		*	*	*
Lipstick			*	*
Nail Varnish						*
Bleach		*	*	*
Fingermarks		*	*	*
Blood			*	*
Nicotine			*	*