Maintenance

Maintenance

Because Solid Surface has a non-porous finish, it’s extremely easy to keep clean and is also extra hygienic.

The material won’t absorb any spills or splashes, which is especially important in kitchens and bathrooms where you want to minimise the growth of bacteria or mould as much as possible. With simple daily maintenance, such as wiping with a damp cloth, Solid Surface worktops will remain good as new for an impressive amount of time.

General use and minor accidental damage does happen. Follow these guidelines to maintain a great looking worktop and ideally prevent damage in the first place.

How to clean

For everyday care and basic stains (tea, wine etc.) clean regularly with a mild detergent such as those used for hand dishwashing.

For more stubborn stains and minor scratches, apply a mild abrasive cleaner such as Cif on the area and buff in a circular motion with a burgundy Scotch-Brite® pad. Buff over the entire sink or bowl to blend the finish and then rinse with clean water.

To keep sinks and bowls bright and clean, occasionally apply liquid bleach and water using the following straight forward steps below.

Daily Use

Avoid cutting or chopping directly on a Solid Surface product. Always use a cutting board and dropping heavy objects on the surface.  Tip: Treat the top in the same way as if it were made of wood.

Maintaining Solid Surface Sinks and Bowls 

Follow these instructions to preserve your Solid Surface sinks and bowls.

• Fill sink or bowl to 25% with water and add 1 to 2 cups of bleach.
• Carefully (without splashing) scrub the entire surface with a burgundy Scotch-Brite® pad and sponge.
• Allow to stand for 15 minutes.
• Then drain and rinse in clean water.

Heat exposure

Wharf Seamless products have excellent heat resistant properties compared to some other work surface products. However, placing hot pans as well as some heat generating appliances such as electric grills or deep fryers can damage the surface. Always use a hot pad or a trivet with rubber feet to protect your surface. Avoid subjecting your Wharf Seamless products to any source of extreme heat. Always run cold water when pouring boiling water into the sink or bowl.

Chemicals

Avoid exposing your Solid Surface products to strong chemicals such as paint removers, acetone, oven cleaners or drain, stove and toilet cleaning products. Solid Surface that have accidently been exposed to these chemicals should be flushed promptly with water, using appropriate safety measures to avoid injury. Remove nail polish with a non-acetone based remover and flush with water.