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CORIAN ® SOLID SURFACE

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Introduction Warm soapy water, ammonia-based cleaners or commercially available

solid surface cleaners will remove most dirt and residue from all types
Corian® Solid Surface meets the demanding needs of today’s surfacing
of finishes. Avoid window cleaners, however, as they can leave a waxy
applications. As a solid, nonporous surface, Corian® Solid Surface can
build-up that dulls the surface. Experience has shown that a film builds
be maintained with minimum care to retain the original appearance.
up on the surface if water is left to dry on the countertop. This film will
Because it can be repaired, Corian® Solid Surface will still look and
dull the look of the countertop making the finish appear blotchy and
perform like a new installation, while other surfacing materials will often
uneven. To prevent buildup of the film, it is very important to wipe the
need to be replaced. With proper care the Corian® Solid Surface in your
countertop completely dry after spills and cleaning. Some Corian® colors
application will stay looking like new.
may require more frequent cleaning to maintain a uniform finish. Darker
Some of the guidance for renewing Corian® Solid Surface with Resilience colors tend to require more attention than lighter colors. Over time, even
Technology™ is different as noted below. with proper care, your countertop will acquire a patina, changing the
appearance of the finish.
For more information, call 1-800-4Corian (1-800-430-6072).
Some of the guidance for renewing Corian® Solid Surface with Resilience
A. OVERVIEW Technology™ is different as noted below.
This document provides care and maintenance guidance for end-users and
facilities management. More severe damage may require professional repair. Please review the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all the cleaners and
chemicals mentioned below and follow the manufacturer's guidance for
B. ROUTINE CARE OF YOUR CORIAN® SOLID SURFACE protective equipment and procedures.
COUNTERTOP
There are three types of Corian® Solid Surface finishes: matte/ satin, semi- A KEY TO KEEPING YOUR COUNTERTOPS LOOKING GOOD
gloss and high-gloss. Contact your Corian® Design sales expert if you are IS TO THOROUGHLY RINSE AND WIPE COMPLETELY DRY
unsure of your finish. Typically, lighter colors have a matte finish, while AFTER CLEANING.
darker colors have a semi-gloss or gloss finish. All sinks and lavatories are
finished with a matte/ satin finish. Some guidance may vary by finish
type. Clean spills promptly, many materials only stain if left in contact
with the surface for extended periods.

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COUNTERTOPS D. PREVENTING OTHER DAMAGE

In most cases Corian® Solid Surface can be repaired if damaged. Be sure
Use soapy water, ammonia-based cleaner
(not window cleaner), rinse and wipe to follow these guidelines to help you prevent permanent damage.
Most Dirt & Residue completely dry. Commercially available solid
surface cleaners, such as Clean EnCounters® • Avoid getting strong chemicals, such as paint removers and oven
will also work well. cleaners, on your Corian® Solid Surface countertop. If a spill does occur,
Preventing Hard Rinse and wipe completely dry after promptly flush the surface with water to fully rinse off the chemical.
Water Marks cleaning; clean up spills before they dry.
• Do not cut directly on Corian® Solid Surface countertops. Use a
Removing Hard Use cleaner formulated for removing hard
Water Marks water marks, such as CLR® or Lime-A-Way®. cutting board.
Occasionally wipe surface with diluted • Boiling water alone will not damage your Corian® Solid Surface
household bleach - 1:100 (5 Tbsp. of bleach sink; however, it is a recommended practice to run cold water from
Disinfecting to 1 gallon of water, as recommended by the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention the faucet while pouring boiling water into the sink.
for disinfection of surfaces).
Corian® Solid Surface is unaffected by common household and
commercial cleaners such as:
• Avoid getting the bleach solution in your eyes or on bare skin.
Always follow the bleach manufacturer’s safety instructions when • Powdered abrasive cleaners with bleach are suitable for matte
working with bleach. finishes, use on semi-gloss and gloss finishes may dull the finish.
• To enhance the gloss level on semi-gloss and high-gloss finishes, use • Ammonia
a countertop polish such as Countertop Magic®, or Hope’s® Perfect
Countertop™. • Strong detergents

• Oxalic acid solutions

SINKS & LAVATORIES
Cleaning Follow procedures above or use Soft Scrub® • Dilute hydrochloric acid solutions
and a maroon or green Scotch-Brite™ pad
• Dilute trisodium phosphate solutions
to remove residue. Rub Scotch-Brite™ pad
over entire sink to blend in finish.
NOTE: Do Not Use a Green Scotch-Brite™ Acid drain cleaners may cause surface damage and should not be used on
pad on the countertop surface as this will Corian® Solid Surface.
dull the surface!
Disinfecting Fill your sink 1/4 full with diluted household Unlike other surface materials stains or marks caused by cigarettes, alcohol,
bleach (5 Tbsp. bleach to 1 gallon water). Be food, lipstick, hair dye, shoe polish, iodine, marking pens, etc. can be
sure to get some of the solution into the removed by the instructions in this bulletin. This type of maintenance will
overflow opening to disinfect. Let the
not harm the Corian® surface, and will restore it to “like new” condition.
solution stay in the sink for 15 minutes; then
wash sides and bottom as solution drains.
Rinse out the sink with water. Corian® Solid Surface can usually be restored with no permanent damage.
Tough to remove stains, fine scratches, and small cuts can be removed
For more information, please visit: http://www.corian.com/-use-care- using standard repair techniques.

C. PREVENTING HEAT DAMAGE E. PROFESSIONAL REPAIR

While Corian® Solid Surface is heat resistant, as with all countertop You can repair minor damage and restore the finish up to matte finishes
materials, it is important to minimize direct heat exposure to protect for Corian® Solid Surface. For Corian® Solid Surface with Resilience
your surface and investment. Technology™ minor repairs can be done up to a semi-gloss finish. Hand
finishing of higher gloss finishes requires proper tools and techniques to
DO NOT PLACE HOT POTS, PANS, ETC., DIRECTLY ON THE get a uniform finish.
COUNTERTOP SURFACE.
The impact resistance of Corian® Solid Surface allows it to withstand harsh
Always use heat trivets or hot pads when placing hot objects on any use without chipping, breaking, or cracking. However, if damaged due to
surface. Always use a trivet under portable heat generating appliances extreme abuse, satisfactory repairs can often be made. For more severe damage
such as a toaster oven. Allow cookware to cool before placing it into a and refinishing higher gloss surfaces professional repair is recommended.
Corian® Solid Surface sink.
Contact Corian® Design (800.426.7426), or your supplier, for
information on how to have your Corian® Solid Surfaces professionally
repaired and restored to their original finish. If you believe your facility
may have the proper equipment for professional repairs, contact Corian®
Design or your local distributor for additional information.

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F. GUARANTEED QUALITY Removing Minor Cuts and Scratches

With proper care, your Corian® countertop can stay looking like new. Because the beauty of Corian® Solid Surface goes all the way through,
Your Corian® Solid Surface carries a 10-Year, Limited Residential or they are renewable. You can remove minor cuts and scratches yourself
Commercial Warranty. by following these instructions. Deeper scratches may also be removed,
but repair is best done by professionals.
G. MAKING YOUR OWN REPAIRS
The general approach is to start with nonabrasive cleansers to remove First, wash the area with hot soapy water and dry where the scratch is
stains. To remove stains and scratches with abrasive methods it is best to located, to remove any film on the surface.
start with less aggressive techniques, moving to more aggressive methods To restore a matte finish
until the state of scratches removed. The surface then must be restored • Use P240 grit sandpaper or 60μ paper to remove scratch. Wash to
to its original finish. remove residue, then follow by buffing with a Scotch-Brite™ pad
7447 A VFN (maroon) pad in a circular motion.
Some of the guidance for renewing Corian® Solid Surface with Resilience
Technology™ is different as noted below. To restore a semi-gloss finish
It is difficult to create a uniform semi-gloss finish by hand. The following
G.1. Corian® Solid Surface
may be suitable for small sections of horizontal surfaces. Use either P
The following techniques are suitable for matte finishes. They will
grade or micron paper for the entire sequence. Do not mix types as the
remove stains and scratches from all finishes, however it is difficult to
grid sizes are not equivalent. For larger areas, particularly were reflected
uniformly restore semi-gloss and gloss finishes without professional
light which show nonuniformity of the surface, professional finishing
tools and techniques.
is recommended.
Removing Blotchy Appearance or Fine Scratches
• Light colors: Use P240 grit sandpaper or 60μ paper to remove
You may notice that the surface of your countertop begins to look
scratch. Wash and follow by P400 grit or 30μ paper. Wash to
blotchy. Typically, this is caused by leaving hard water to dry on the
remove residue, then follow by buffing with a Scotch-Brite™ 7448
surface which will leave a film of minerals.
S ULF (gray) pad in a circular motion.
• As a first step, wash with hot soapy water and dry completely. This
• Dark colors: Use P240 grit sandpaper or 80μ paper to remove
will remove any dirt and may remove some hard water deposits.
scratch. Wash and follow by P400 grit or 60μ paper. Wash and
• For a blotchy appearance from hard water deposits first use a cleaner follow by P600 grit or 30μ paper. Wash to remove residue, then
formulated for removing hard water marks, such as CLR® or Lime- follow by buffing with a Scotch-Brite™ 7448 S ULF (gray) pad in a
A-Way®. circular motion.

• If the surface is in clean or you are removing fine scratches, pour A high gloss finish is best restored by a professional. Contact your
some mild abrasive liquid cleanser, such as Soft Scrub®, on a damp supplier or Corian® Design.
sponge or cloth and rub over area using small circular motions,
G.2. Corian® Solid Surface with Resilience Technology™
from the front to the back, then side to side, overlapping the circles
This guidance is suitable for Corian® Solid Surface with Resilience
until the entire area has been cleaned.
Technology™ surfaces with a matte or semi-gloss finish. High gloss
• Rinse the top thoroughly with clean water and wipe surface finishes will require professional tools to restore the high gloss finish
completely dry. after stain or scratch removal.

• Check to see if blotchiness or fine scratches our gone. If not, repeat Stain
procedure applying more pressure on the sponge or cloth. 1. Renew the surface using a Scotch-Brite™ pad [7447 A VFN
(maroon) for a matte surface or 7448 S ULF (gray) for a semi-gloss
• Continue over all affected areas until all film or fine scratches is
finish] and water.
removed.
2. Wet the sample, pad and wash using a circular motion for 30
Note: While this procedure may remove or minimize the look of
seconds. Do not apply excessive pressure.
very fine scratches, other deeper scratches may remain. They may be
removed by following the procedure below or you may wish to hire 3. Dry sample and observe to see if stain has been removed. Repeat
a professional refinisher to refinish your countertop. Contact the steps 2 and 3 until stain has been removed.
Authorized Corian® retailer from whom you purchased your Corian®
solid surface product to inquire about getting a quote for refinishing.

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Scratch H. SOURCES FOR MATERIALS MENTIONED ABOVE

4. Renew the surface using a Scotch-Brite™ pad [7447 A VFN CLR® Local Retail
(maroon) for a matte surface or 7448 S ULF (gray) for a semi-gloss
Registered trademark of Jelmar
finish] and water.
Stone Care International (800)
Clean EnCounters®
5. Wet the sample, pad and wash using a circular motion for 1 minute. 839-1654
Registered trademark of Stone Care
6. Dry the sample and observe if there is still visible damage. Repeat International
steps 2 and 3 until scratch has been removed.
Magic American Corporation
Countertop Magic®
(800) 328-9248
Registered trademark of Magic
American Corporation
Hope’s® Perfect Countertop™ The Hope Co. (800) 325-4026
Registered trademark of The Hope
Company
Lime-A-Way® Local Retail
Registered trademark of Reckitt
Benckiser, Inc.
Green - Local Retail, Maroon
Scotch-Brite™ and Gray Online or
Woodworking Supply
Registered trademark of 3M
Company
Soft Scrub® Local Retail
Registered trademark of The Dial
Corporation

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