Maintenance of cabinet countertops is a skill that we must master in our daily life. Let's introduce some skills and methods in detail below.
How to maintain the countertop of the cabinet
1. Keep the surface of the countertop as dry as possible, and avoid long-term soaking of the refractory board and countertop to prevent Deformation of the glue. Artificial stone countertops should prevent the bleach and scale in the water from making the countertop lighter and affecting its appearance.
2. Prevent strong chemicals from contacting countertops, such as degreasers, metal cleaners, stove cleaners, methylene chloride, acetone (nail polish removers), strong acid cleaners, etc. If you accidentally come into contact with the above items, immediately wash the surface with plenty of soapy water.
3. Oversized or overweight utensils should not be placed on the countertop for a long time; do not rinse them with cold water and then immediately scald them with boiling water.
4. Clean it with soapy water or a detergent containing ammonia (such as detergent). For the scale, you can use a damp cloth to remove the scale and then wipe it with a dry cloth. Do not use steel wool to wipe and clean the countertop, and use a scouring pad for daily maintenance.
5. Prevent chemical erosion. Do not put strong acids and alkalis in direct contact with the countertop. If it is accidentally spilled on the countertop, please quickly rinse it with clean water or soapy water. If dark liquid such as soy sauce, vinegar, cola, ink, etc. is spilled on the countertop, wipe it off with a cleaning cloth or scouring pad in time. Please keep the countertop clean and dry. Water contains a lot of bleaching agent and scale, if it stays on the countertop for too long, it can form stubborn dirt. And oil stains or other dirt can also cause erosion to the countertop.
6. Do not place high temperature objects on the table for a long time. Do not put high-temperature heating utensils (hot pot, hot pot, electric stove, etc.) directly on the table. Please use heat-insulating wooden pads or thick rubber pads as a backing board on the countertop. Do not place the stove on the countertop directly on the countertop, but use a heat shield.
7. Do not allow heavy or sharp objects to directly impact the surface; do not use the countertop as a cutting board, and do not chop bones directly on the countertop. In special circumstances, please use a cutting board with a thick towel.
How to maintain cabinet countertops of different materials
Stainless steel cabinet countertops: metal material is easy to clean and durable, usually dry and soft The cloth can be cleaned, but it must be noted that the soft cloth must be clean and must be wiped along the direction of the stainless steel wool to avoid scratches. If you use water or detergent, wipe it dry with a soft cloth immediately to avoid unnecessary water marks. Proper use of professional products such as 3M stainless steel activator for maintenance can better maintain the gloss and uniform appearance of stainless steel cabinet countertops.
Stone cabinet countertops: usually only need to be wiped with clean water, if any stains remain, it can be wiped with a neutral or weak alkali, weak acid cleaning solvent. If it causes permanent appearance damage, it can be polished again to keep the surface fresh. Regularly use appropriate maintenance fluid for maintenance, which can also effectively extend the life and appearance of cabinet countertops.
In addition, please note: the stainless steel countertops may get rusty if they are exposed to salt, so you should also pay attention to avoid putting soy sauce bottles and other items directly On the countertop; the artificial board cabinet should avoid water stains staying on the countertop for a long time.
