Installation Instructions

Care & Maintenance
BASIC CLEANING STEPS
Step 1: Wash the surface with mild dish washing liquid or powdered detergent and warm water. Use a soft dish cloth.
Rinse with warm water and dry with the cloth. Water is generally all that is needed. A quick wipe will clean most stains.
Step 2: For harder to remove spots, use an all-purpose cleaner. Follow the manufacturers instructions. Rinse with
warm water and dry with a soft cloth. NOTE - Do not use cleaners that contain harsh acids or abrasives.
Step 3: For very stubborn spots, make a paste with baking soda and water. The paste will be slightly abrasive so work
carefully to keep from damaging the surface you are cleaning. Dip a soft bristle brush into the paste to cover the bristles.
Then, gently rub the spot with the brush, moving in a circular motion and pressing very lightly. You may also use a Magic
Eraser Stain Remover following the manufacturer’s instructions for stubborn stains.
COMMON STAINS
Ketchup - Wipe up with a damp cloth. If the ketchup has dried, wash it off with mild detergent and warm water.
Cigarette burn - A lighted cigarette allowed to remain on a decorative laminate surface; it could blister the surface
or cause a permanent stain.
Coffee - Washes off with a mild detergent. For dried coffee stains, treat with vinegar.
Heat - Laminate surfaces are resistant to heat damage. However, prolonged exposure to high heat can cause blistering,
staining, or delamination.
Juices - If not removed immediately, these must be washed with mild detergent as stated above.
Glue - Apply Goo Gone to remove adhesives.
Marker or crayon- Wipe with a soft cloth with acetone.
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