CARE & MAINTENANCE
Your new cabinets and work surfaces are an investment into your home and lifestyle. Taking good care of it will ensure that you get proper use and a good appearance through its full lifetime. Always use a soft, clean, non-scratch cloth to clean any cupboard surface.
MELAMINE AND WRAP CUPBOARDS
Wipe with a soft, clean, damp cloth using a mild, diluted soapy solution. Wipe down cupboards in close proximity of hobs with a damp cloth after cooking to clean any spatter and follow with a soft dry cloth. Do not use cleaning products that contain strong chemicals like alcohol, solvents, acetone or glass cleaners. If glue residue needs to be removed, you can use Benzine, never Thinners! Do not use furniture polish with a wax basis or abrasive cleaners.
HI GLOSS CUPBOARDS
Wipe with a soft, clean, damp cloth using a mild, diluted soapy solution and wipe afterwards with a soft, dry cloth. Wipe down cupboards in close proximity of hobs with a damp cloth after cooking to clean any spatter and follow with a soft dry cloth. Do not use cleaning products that contain strong chemicals like alcohol, solvents, acetone or glass cleaners. If glue residue needs to be removed, you can use Benzine, never Thinners! Do not use furniture polish with a wax basis or abrasive cleaners.
Seno Gloss boards can be sprayed with a multi-surface spray cleaner like Mr Min Multi-surface cleaner after drying to shine.
Niemann Gloss Boards should only be cleaned with a mild, diluted soapy solution, no other cleaning agents. You can use an Acrylic Enhancing car polish on Niemann Gloss Boards to enhance the shine.
Solid wood, Semi-solid, Wood veneers, Veneer with Monocoat and Painted Cupboards
Wipe with a soft, clean, damp cloth using an EXTRA MILD soapy solution. Follow the woods' grain when wiping down and follow with a dry cloth. Wipe down cupboards in close proximity of hobs with a damp cloth after cooking to clean any spatter and follow with a soft dry cloth. Do not use cleaning products that contain strong chemicals like alcohol, solvents, acetone or glass cleaners. Do not use furniture polish or abrasive cleaners.
WORK SURFACES
Your work surfaces form an integral part of your kitchen's total look and feel. To keep your surfaces looking great and to prevent damage to them, you have to follow a few recommendations.
- Do not sit, stand or kneel on your counters
- Do not cut directly on the surface as scratching will occur, always use a chopping board
- Do not drop heavy objects onto the surface or edges
- Using a trivet for resting hot objects away from your surface is highly recommended. This includes use of trivets under loose-standing cooking units such as electric frying pans or roaster ovens. Sudden, rapid change in temperature might cause damage to your worktops.
- Do not use abrasive cleaners or strong chemicals and solvents to clean stubborn stains.
- Do not leave wet/damp steel pots standing on the worktops as they might leave a rust mark which will need some time and effort to remove.
- Do not forcefully scrub any area of the counter-top
- Do not allow water to pool around sinks and faucets areas for prolonged periods of time.
- Laminated work surfaces
- Laminated work surfaces can be cleaned with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Extreme heat may cause damage to the surface thus it is recommended to always use a trivet under a hot pot, pan or container. Do not expose laminated worktops to prolonged water spills, especially by sink or tap areas. Keep it dry by wiping away excessive water when finished cooking and cleaning.
GRANITES, MARBLE, CAESARSTONE
Natural Granite can be cleaned daily with products like Handy Andy and Windowlene. To prolong the need for resealing granite, use a wax-based product like Mr Min furniture polish approximately twice a week.
Marble is very sensitive and should ideally be cleaned with natural stone cleaners and resealed every six months. Please refer to the worktops fabricator for recommended cleaning products, cleaning of stubborn stains and resealing of surfaces.
Quartz Surfaces (Engineered worktops i.e. Caesarstone)
Quartz surfaces will keep their enduring lustre and beauty for years to come, with minimal effort. Warm water and a splash of mild detergent is all that’s required to keep them looking their best, and to make things even easier - there’s no need to wax or seal.
NEOLITH
Neolith is highly resistant to very high temperatures and is extremely stain and scratch resistant. Neolith doesn't need any special care and is very easy to keep clean. General cleaning involve washing with water or a diluted household detergents such as dish-washing liquid, which is enough to restore the surface to its original condition. Occasionally, deeper cleaning might be needed especially straight after installation when cement may be left on the surface. Any remaining cement can be removed by washing with warm water or very diluted acidic solutions (diluted vinegar).
Be careful when choosing the cleaning agent to use, as in the majority of cases damage to the surface is caused by using cleaning products that are too strong (high concentrations hydrochloric acid, etc). Sometimes using products that are unsuitable for the type of surface, such as cleaning agents with abrasive particles, can alter the appearance of the surface.
GENERAL
Tighten any loose handles or knobs regularly and replace any broken handles to prevent damage to cupboard fronts or possible injury. Hinges should be checked if the doors don't open and close properly. The hinges should be tightened with a screwdriver if loose or replaced if excessively worn.
SINKS AND APPLIANCES
Please refer to the manufacturers care guide supplied with your appliances and sinks.
