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Care & Maintenance for Avonite Surfaces
The final finish of Avonite Surfaces should be specified in one of the following finishes:
Matte, Satin or High Gloss. The following information can help keep your Avonite Surfaces
installation looking new year after year. Become familiar with the finish you have selected and
use these simple steps for regular cleaning and renewal.
Matte Finish:
Cleaning:
Soap and water will clean most
stains. For more stubborn stains
use a green Scotch-Brite® pad
and an abrasive cleanser.
Scratches:
To remove scratches, start sanding
with 240 grit paper and then clean
with an abrasive cleanser and a
green Scotch-Brite® pad.
Remember to periodically go over
the entire matte surface with a dry,
green Scotch-Brite® pad to return
the original finish.
Satin Finish:
Cleaning:
Soap and water will clean most
stains. For stubborn stains use a
white Scotch-Brite® pad and a
non-abrasive cleanser, such
as Soft Scrub..
Scratches:
To remove scratches, start by
sanding with 400 grit paper
followed by 600 grit paper. Then
clean the area with Soft Scrub
and a white Scotch-Brite® pad.
High Gloss:
Cleaning:
Soap and water will remove most
stains. Use a polishing compound
like 3M Perfect-It and a soft cloth
to remove more stubborn stains.
Scratches:
To remove scratches from a high
gloss finish, start sanding with
400 grit paper. The surface must
then be machine polished
back to its original finish. If you do
not own or have access to this
equipment, you should contact us
for assistance.
Avonite Surfaces Sinks:
Use the Matte Finish cleaning and
scratch removal procedures above.
To keep sink color bright, clean
occasionally with liquid bleach and
water. Fill the sink 1/4 full with
water, add 1 to 2 cups of bleach,
wipe the sides of the sink and let
stand for 15 minutes. Then drain
the sink and rinse.
Do's and Don'ts:
- Always use a hot pad or trivet
under hot pots or heat
producing appliances.
- Always use a cutting board.
- Never stand on your counters.
- Avoid harsh chemicals such as
drain cleaners and paint
removers.
- For high gloss counters, place
felt protectors on the bottom
of pottery or other hard
objects. Avoid sliding hard
objects across these glossy
surfaces.
- Always run cold water when
pouring boiling water into
Avonite Surface sinks.
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