Hi, we are considering the different worktop options for our new kitchen, and one of the deciding factors for me is how to keep it clean.
For the optimum in hygiene and stain removal I have always used a bowl of hot water with a squirt of bleach in it, and then just squeeze out a cloth and wipe. Stubborn marks on my (current) laminate top are removed with a scouring sponge squeezed out in the bleach solution.
Though you may tell me that using bleach is unnecessary, I do prefer it to anything else because it kills all germs and I know my kitchen is safe and clean.
We are particularly interested in Corian or Quartz (Luxore) as a worktop. Is it ok to use my bleach solution on these surfaces, please?
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by timfoley on Tue Apr 15, 2008 8:19 pm
Victoria,
Welcome to the forum and apologies for the delay in responding to your query.
Hope you weren't donning the marigolds in readiness for a quicker response.
As you may invalidate a manufacturing guarantee and, given that most manufacturers recommend you avoid bleach, either diluted or not, it is better to avoid using your preferred method on quartz.
For everyday cleaning of quartz Quartz surfaces I would recommend using warm water and a mild detergent or a quality spray such as CIF
A quartz's non-porous surface is simple to clean and in most cases, soap and water is enough to keep your quartz with a looking fresh If necessary, you can use a non-abrasive soft soap along with a non-scratch or delicate scrub pad.
To remove stubborn material adhered to the surface, such as food or gum, first scrape it away excess material with a plastic scraper, then use a damp cloth to remove any marks or residual dirt. For extra-stubborn stains, a no-scratch cleaning pad is recommended along with the non-abrasive cleaner or spray
We are currently tesing a product called Countertop Magic that we have heard very good feedback on and will make this available through our website once we are convinced of it's effectiveness.
Tim
Welcome to the forum and apologies for the delay in responding to your query.
Hope you weren't donning the marigolds in readiness for a quicker response.
As you may invalidate a manufacturing guarantee and, given that most manufacturers recommend you avoid bleach, either diluted or not, it is better to avoid using your preferred method on quartz.
For everyday cleaning of quartz Quartz surfaces I would recommend using warm water and a mild detergent or a quality spray such as CIF
A quartz's non-porous surface is simple to clean and in most cases, soap and water is enough to keep your quartz with a looking fresh If necessary, you can use a non-abrasive soft soap along with a non-scratch or delicate scrub pad.
To remove stubborn material adhered to the surface, such as food or gum, first scrape it away excess material with a plastic scraper, then use a damp cloth to remove any marks or residual dirt. For extra-stubborn stains, a no-scratch cleaning pad is recommended along with the non-abrasive cleaner or spray
We are currently tesing a product called Countertop Magic that we have heard very good feedback on and will make this available through our website once we are convinced of it's effectiveness.
Tim
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