Use and Care Manual

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DuPont

Corian

solid surface was created for a lifetime of easy care.

Just follow the simple guidelines listed here to help you keep your Corian

surfaces

looking fresh.

Routine Care of Your Corian

Countertop

There are three types of Corian

countertop nishes: matte/satin, semi-gloss and

high-gloss.* Most countertops are nished with a matte/satin nish. All Corian

sinks

have a matte/satin nish.

Soapy water, ammonia-based cleaners (not window cleaners as they can leave a waxy

build up that may dull the surface) or commercially available solid surface cleaners

will remove most dirt and residue from

all types of nishes. Stubborn residue

will require a little stronger cleaner.

Follow the recommendations on

the next page to properly clean your

countertop and sink.

Experience has shown that a lm builds up on the surface if water is le to dry on the

countertop. This lm will dull the look of the countertop making the nish appear blotchy and

uneven. To prevent build up of the lm, it is very important to wipe the countertop completely

dry aer spills and cleaning.

Some Corian

colors may require more frequent cleaning to maintain a uniform nish. Darker

colors tend to require more attention than lighter colors. Over time, even with proper care,

your countertop will acquire a patina, changing the appearance of the nish. You may restore

the look of the original nish by following the refurbishing guidelines on the next page.

* Contact the Home Depot store where you purchased your countertop or DuPont

™

Corian

Certiﬁed

Fabricator Installer if you are uncertain what type of ﬁnish is on your countertop.

COUNTERTOPS

CLEANING ALL FINISHES

Most D

irt

& Residue

Use soapy water, ammonia-based cleaner, (not window cleaner)

rinse and wipe completely dry.

Commercially available solid surface cleaners, such as Clean EnCounters

will also work well.

Preventing

Hard Water Marks

Hard Rinse and wipe completely dry after cleaning; clean up spills

before they dry.

Removing Hard Water Marks Use cleaner formulated for removing hard water marks, such as CLR

or Lime-A-Way

Disinfecting Occasionally wipe surface with dilute household bleach - 1:100 (5 Tbsp. of bleach to 1 gallon of water.

As recommended by the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention for disinfection of surfaces.)

• Avoid getting the bleach solution in your eyes or on bare skin. Always follow the bleach manufacturer’s safety instructions

when working with bleach.

• To enhance the gloss level on semi-gloss and high-gloss ﬁnishes, use a countertop polish such as Countertop Magic

, Hope’s

Perfect Countertop

™

or Enhance Countertop Polish

Caring for DuPont

™

Corian

Solid Surfaces

a key to keeping your countertops looking good

is to thoroughly rinse

and wipe completely dry after cleaning.

Summary of content (3 pages)

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Caring for DuPont™ Corian® Solid Surfaces DuPontTM Corian® solid surface was created for a lifetime of easy care. Just follow the simple guidelines listed here to help you keep your Corian® surfaces looking fresh. Routine Care of Your Corian® Countertop There are three types of Corian® countertop finishes: matte/satin, semi-gloss and high-gloss.* Most countertops are finished with a matte/satin finish. All Corian® sinks have a matte/satin finish.
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SINKS & LAVATORIES Cleaning Follow procedures above or use Soft Scrub® and a Scotchbrite™ pad to remove residue. Rub Scotchbrite™ pad over entire sink to blend in finish. NOTE: Do Not Use Scotchbrite™ pad on countertop surface as this will dull the surface! Disinfecting Fill your sink 1/4 full with diluted household bleach (5 Tbsp. bleach to 1 gallon water). Be sure to get some of the solution into the overflow opening to disinfect.
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Removing Minor Cuts and Scratches Because the solid beauty of Corian® solid surface goes all the way through, DuPontTM Corian® solid surfaces are renewable. You can remove minor cuts and scratches yourself by following these instructions. Deeper scratches may also be removed, but repair is best done by professionals. • First, wash the area where the scratch is located, following the instructions found in this guide, to remove any film on the surface as this film may clog the cleaning pads.