Care and Maintenance for Laminate Bench Tops


You cannot have a dream kitchen unless you work towards making it. Similarly, keeping your kitchen in top condition is one of the ways to achieve the very best kitchen. So, if you have laminate kitchen bench tops, here is some useful information to keep it in top condition.

General Care Tips for Laminate Kitchen Bench Tops 

   • Avoid the uses of abrasives as they might damage the surface 
   • Do not place hot objects like pots straight from the oven or electrical appliances or cooker on              thelaminate surface. 
   • Do not cut vegetables or fruits on laminate benchtops
   • Laminate becomes dull and loses its natural shine from polish and wax, so it is highly                          recommended not to use them. 
   • Using strong acidic or alkaline cleaners and bleach for the laminate surface is not recommended          for normal cleanings they might etch the surface.

Spills and Grease Removal

Laminate can resist staining from most household chemicals. However, most accidental spills require prompt action. Some spills must be removed immediately such as:

   • Berry, grape and beetroot juice
   • First aid preparations
   • Oven cleaners
   • Concentrated bleach
   • Hair colourants and artificial dyes 

Specialty glues like Super Glue must also be removed immediately with acetone or nail polish remover.

To remove grease, mild dishwashing detergent diluted in water will remove the grease marks. Dab the solution, wait for some time and rinse away thoroughly.

Remedy for Removing Stains

To remove stains from tea or coffee, you need to make a paste of baking soda and a mild household cleaner and apply on the soiled spot. Wait as the mix sit for five minutes and rinse with awhite cloth.  You can also use a bristle brush made of nylon but do not scrub it. This might lead to scratching the surface of the laminate.

Once a laminate benchtops Adelaide is scratched, it becomes even more porous leading to staining much easier. For the tough stains, you need to put the mixture much longer on the soiled area, for overnight and wipe off in the morning.
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