Use and Care Guide

from VT Industries

™

Protecting Your Stretta Countertop

Do not use your Stretta countertop as a cutting board.

• Knives and other sharp utensils could slice or scratch the countertop surface

• Always use a cutting board for chopping, cutting, pounding and hammering

Do not slide abrasive items across your Stretta countertop.

• Use a placemat or other protective underlay with rough bottomed objects including

ceramics and earthenware to protect against scratches

• Do not use scouring pads or steel wool on your Stretta countertop

Do not drop objects on your Stretta countertop.

• Heavy impact can chip or crack the surface

Do not use clearners containing acid, alkail or bleach

• This includes cleaners made for toilets, tubs, tile, ovens, rust, metal, ceramic cook tops, and

lime / mineral deposits

• Do not allow bottles, rags, or anything else that may have harsh chemicals to contact your

Stretta countertop. This includes hair dyes, clothing dyes and food coloring

Caring for your Stretta Countertop

For everyday cleaning:

• Use a clean, damp, non-abrasive cloth with a mild detergent or household cleaner

• To remove stuck-on residue, scrub with a nylon-bristled brush

For difcult stains:

• Apply a paste of baking soda and water to draw out the stain. Then, blot away with a

damp cloth. Don’t rub the stain, as it may scratch the surface of your countertop.

• You may use solvents such as denatured alcohol or nail polish remover on your Stretta

countertop to remove pen or pencil stains. Use a samll amount and repeat until the stain

is removed. Rinse the surface thoroughly. Then clean as usual.

Do not place hot items directly on your Stretta countertop.

• Use a hot pad or trivet to avoid placing hot pans or dishes, hated appliances, or heated

objects directly on the surface of the countertop

• Do not allow lighted cigarettes to contact the countertop surface

• Do not place curling irons or hot rollers directly on the surface of your countertop

• Do not iron or place a hot iron on the countertop surface

Clean up liquids immediately. Do not allow water to pool on the surfaces of your

Stetta countertop.

• Pooling water, especially near seams can lead to swelling and warping