How to clean a laminate worktop

General cleaning of a laminate worktop surfaces requires only a damp cloth and a mild detergent or non-abrasive cleaner diluted in warm water.

Abrasive scouring powders, creams and even polishes should all be avoided. If the worktop has a textured surface, a soft nylon

nailbrush can be used to ensure a more thorough cleaning. Potentially persistent stains should be removed immediately. For gloss

worktops, buff the surface after cleaning with a soft cloth.

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• Light stains/dirt

• Cleaning: use dry or damp paper towels, a cloth or sponge.

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• Normal stains/dirt: e.g. fat, oil and dirt particles, fingermarks, lime deposits, rust, juice, coffee, tea, wax, blood, universal marker etc.

• Cleaning: use a cloth or soft nylon brush and washing powder, soft soap, toilet soap or washing-up liquid. If necessary, leave for a while and then rinse thoroughly with clean water.

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• Heavy stains/dirt e.g. discolouration through long exposure to tea, coffee, fruit juice etc.

• Clean with washing powder and household bleach (but do not repeat too often).

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• Heavy stains/dirt e.g. lead pencil, felt-tip pens, marker and ball-point pens, lipstick, crayons, wax, shoe polish, nicotine, nail varnish.

• Clean with an organic solvent such as acetone (nail varnish remover) or methylated spirits. Read the manufacturers instructions carefully.

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• Heavy stains/dirt e.g. paint (water or solvent based paints, two-part paints, spray paints), varnish stains, printing ink

• Clean with water or an organic solvent. Remove two-part paints immediately.

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• Heavy stains/dirt e.g. adhesives (water-based, dispersion)

• Clean with water or an organic solvent.

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• Heavy stains/dirt e.g. two-part adhesives, urea resin, melamine, phenolic resin.

• Remove immediately. Do not allow to harden.

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