subject: Care And Recommendation For Laminate Countertops [print this page] A quick look around for laminates and chances are, you will see a wide range of options available in the market such as laminates, postforming laminates, anti-bacterial laminates, door special and compact grade laminates. And, thus, you can pick the most-appropriate laminate products. And, believe it or not, once laminates take on the household-objects, everything seems more appealing and functional. However, laminates do require constant care. Below is a quick list of tips that can be used to clean laminate counter tops and keep them away from difficult and stubborn stains.
Most of the time, all you need for cleaning the laminate surface is, a damp cloth and a mild soap'. The surface can be easily cleaned with a damp cloth or sponge and a mild soap or detergent. Once you do the cleaning, ensure that you wipe the surface dry with a soft cloth.
If tea or coffee spills on the laminate countertops, just wipe the surface promptly and rinse the surface several times with water. A paste of a mild household cleaner and baking soda can be gently applied on the surface to get rid of difficult stains such as coffee or tea.
When faced with stubborn stains, you may use an undiluted household bleach or nail polish remover. But, don't overdo it. Over-exposure of materials like bleach may cause discoloration. And, never forget to rinse laminate surfaces after cleaning! Any carelessness in this regard may cause damage to the surface.
What Not to Use on Laminate Countertops:
Toilet Bowl Cleaners: Well, many of these cleaners contain harsh chemicals and thus, they are not fit for use when it comes to cleaning laminate counter tops in your homes and/or offices.
Rust Removers: Just like toilet bowl cleaners, rust removers, too, contain chemicals which are sure to cause permanent damage. So, better stay feet away from these rust removers.
Acidic or Abrasive Cleaners: Again, wisdom lies in not using these Acidic or Abrasive cleaners.
Besides following the laminate-cleaning tips mentioned above, one very important thing that you need to keep in your mind is to, buy laminates from a reputed brand only. This ensures that you purchase superb-quality laminate products at competitive prices. Also, these laminates tend to stay beautiful for a longer time. So, always do a little bit of research before you shop for laminate countertops and laminate cleaning products.
