Kitchen Surface Survival

One of the most used surfaces in a home, the kitchen benchtop is designed for heavy wear and tear. We discover how to care for different benchtop materials so your surface will stand the test of time.
Natural Stone

Stone Fabricators
The general consensus on caring for a natural stone benchtop is to act quickly to wipe any spills
or residue. A simple warm, soapy cloth is enough for everyday spills, and for extra TLC, buff with a
clean, dry cloth. Keep an eye out for acidic items like red wine, cordial, coffee, pasta sauce,
tandoori paste or lemon juice that can stain.
Many surface companies offer a specialised cleaning solution to best maintain their material.
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ENGINEERED STONE
A low-maintenance material, engineered stone is easy to care for. In a similar vein to natural stone, use a warm, soapy cloth to wipe down and avoid using a washing-up dishcloth on the benchtop
as this could carry potentially staining oils. Avoid acidic cleaning liquids that are aggressive and
can damage the surface. lIf the surface is exposed to these strong products, rinse with water
immediately to neutralise the effects
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