Use and Care Guide

Care & Maintenance
Rev i s e d 11.05.15
Chemicals to Avoid
Avoid exposing your Silestone surface to strong chemicals and
solvents. Items to avoid include: nail polish remover, permanent
markers or inks, oil soaps, and furniture cleaners or paint
strippers that contain trichloroethane or methylene chloride.
Also avoid exposing your Silestone surface to chemicals with
high alkaline/PH levels, such as oven cleaners. Caution must be
used for the following:
• Products containing oils or powders
may leave a residue.
• Repetitive use of abrasive scrubs and
cleaners may dull Silestone’s finish.
• Oven/grill cleaner may discolor Silestone
and should be avoided.
• Repetitive exposure to extreme heat
may damage Silestone’s finish.
TO REMOVE STAIN SUCH AS WINE,
COFFEE, FOOD, MAKEUP, ETC:
• Apply the appropriate cleaner with
a paper towel and wipe off the surface.
• If necessary, the area may be soaked with
pads of paper towels for 3-10 minutes.
• Scrub the area with a Scotch-Brite non-scratch
scouring pad, rinse and dry thoroughly.
Precautions
DO NOT PLACE SILESTONE OUTDOORS
OR IN PLACES WITH UV LIGHTING.
• Over the years, the color and shade of Silestone
products may suffer from the effect of the sun’s rays.
DO NOT USE WATER REPELLENTS OR
SEALANTS TO BRING OUT THE LUSTER.
• Once it has been installed, the sheen on Silestone
is the natural luster of the product itself.
• Sealants and water repellents provide
an artificial, ephemeral shine.
• Do not use paint strippers, caustic soda,
or products with a ph of more than 10.
DO NOT USE BLEACH AND SOLVENT
• Do not use bleach for maintenance. When this
product remains on the surface for more than
12 hours, the stone surface may lose its sheen.
• Do not use chlorine-based products like
trichloroethane (present in paint stripper).
• The surface of the material should not be
re-polished – either on floors or countertops.
• Do not use degreasing agents such
as those used in oven cleaners.