Specifications

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Should hinges, catches, or drawer glides become sluggish with use, a small amount of silicone
lubricant will improve their action.
Corian/Formica/Marble Countertops & Vanity Tops
Both the formica (laminate) and marble tops are easy care products. DO NOT clean with an abrasive
cleanser as it will scratch and dull the finish.
Tile Countertops
Tile is a tough material which resists scratches and hard knocks and won’t crack under normal usage.
Tile countertops normally are not harmed by boiling water, alcohol, fruit acids, and household
chemicals. They are resistant to moderate heat – but use a pad under hot cooking utensils from your
oven or range – rather than putting them directly on the countertop. Don’t use the countertop as an
ironing board, ashtray, or cutting board. The beauty of your ceramic tile countertops can be
maintained by washing with mild dish washing detergent and warm water, then rinsing and drying. Do
not use abrasive cleansers.
Palo Verde Homes cannot be responsible for color variations in tile or grout or discontinued colors or
patterns in tile or grout.
Granite Countertops
Granite is a beautiful naturally occurring stone that is mined from the earth. Variations in color,
veining, spotting, and speckling should be expected. Additionally, inherent cracks or pitting may be
experienced. These are all normal characteristics that granite exhibits.
Granite is very resistant to spill absorption but we still recommend cleaning up spills that may occur
as quickly as possible. Granite is resistant to moderate heat but use a hot pad before directly placing
any hot item (e.g. pot, pan, utensil, etc.) on the surface. Avoid standing on any granite surfaces as the
weight may cause cracking of the material. Using mild soap and water is a good way to clean a
granite surface. Furniture polish is also a suggested cleaning supply though we do recommend
testing it on an inconspicuous area before committing.
Grout
Your grout is NOT sealed. You may consider sealing with a silicone sealer to limit stains from spills. It
is strongly recommended that soon after you move in you use silicone sealer to seal your grout
against dust, dirt, and stains and to help retain your tile’s like-new luster. Also, at the end of the first
year, check your grout for gaps that often develop and fill any that you find. Commercial quality grout
and sealers can be purchased in hardware stores. Soil build-up in gout lines between tiles should be
removed with a bristle brush (toothbrush), and a mild scouring powder.
Sink
Porcelain enamel can be damaged by a sharp blow from a heavy object. It also can be scratched.
Use only liquid cleansers, since abrasive cleansers may gradually dull the high sheen of the surface.
If paint is splattered onto the porcelain enamel during redecorating, it should be wiped immediately. If