In home life, cabinets are used more frequently than furniture. Consumers who purchase custom cabinets often report that the countertops of the cabinets are prone to contact with stains and oil stains, and the materials of some cabinet countertops are easily deformed or cracked when heat or collision. For this essential kitchen furniture, it needs to be used and maintained properly in daily life.
Maintenance tips: cleverly maintain various kitchen countertops
So, how to maintain various kitchen countertops?
Artificial stone countertop: Avoid uneven stresses
Advantages: Artificial stone countertops have the advantages of seamless splicing, varying shapes, diverse colors, easy to polish and polish and repair.
Disadvantages: The hardness of the artificial stone countertop is slightly poor. If you do not pay attention to placing tableware, or drag the pot directly on the countertop, scratches will be left over time. Long-term placement of overheated pots will also cause the countertop to lose its luster. If dark liquid (such as soy sauce, vinegar, etc.) is sprinkled on the countertop and not cleaned in time, the stain will penetrate into the countertop and it will be difficult to wipe off over time.
When placing heavy objects on the countertop, if the stress is uneven, cracks may occur. When chopping vegetables, especially when chopping meat, the chopping board used is too small, which can also cause excessive local stress and cause damage. In addition, if the countertop pad is made of wood, you should also pay attention to moisture-proof. The wooden strips on one side absorb water and expand, which will also cause uneven stress on the countertop, resulting in cracks.
Maintenance: The artificial stone countertop is easy to repair. After scratches or stains seep, you can ask a special maintenance staff to polish and polish, or you can also use special water sandpaper to polish. When there are cracks, it is usually glued with stone first and then polished.
In order to avoid the trouble of repair, you should pay attention to maintenance. When placing tableware, take it lightly, do not drag it, and place insulation pads; keep the countertop clean at any time, wipe the dirt with a damp cloth in time, and then wipe the countertop dry with a dry cloth to prevent stains from seeping into the countertop. It is best to place a washer under the liquid seasoning bottle and can to prevent the remaining liquid on the bottle and can erode the countertop; place heavy objects evenly, do not cut vegetables directly on the countertop, and use a suitable chopping board. Be careful of moisture resistance and polish and waxing regularly.
Tip: It is recommended that consumers use artificial stone countertops for two or three months to wipe the surface clean with a rag, then wipe the countertops with a sponge dipped in floor wax, and let them hang for 5 to 10 minutes, and then perform secondary waxing, so that the countertops can be as bright as new.
Quarz stone countertop: Regular waxing
Advantages: Quartz stone is a new type of stone artificially synthesized from more than 90% of quartz crystals plus resin and other trace elements. It has the characteristics of hard texture, dirt resistance, wear resistance and high temperature resistance.
Disadvantages: Quartz stone countertop density and hardness are high, and there are problems such as bumps and damage, which are not easy to repair.
Maintenance: When using quartz stone countertops, if superheating appliances are placed for a long time, such as a pot that has just finished cooking, thermal expansion and contraction will cause changes in the internal molecules of the material. Over time, it will cause local yellowing and lose luster or cracks to occur. It is best to place a small piece of pot pad or rack on the countertop to prevent overheating pot bottom from directly touching the countertop. Cool for a few minutes before placing the high-temperature pan.
Tip: The countertops should be waxed regularly.
Natural stone countertop: prevent pollutants from penetrating, Advantages: Various natural stone materials with natural textures such as granite and marble are hard, have good wear resistance, and have beautiful texture.
Disadvantages: There are pores on the surface of natural stone, which is easy to accumulate oil and dirt, is not easy to splice, is insufficient elasticity, and is prone to breaking.
Maintenance: When cleaning natural stone countertops, generally, cleaners with neutral pH should be used to prevent cleaning agent from eroding the countertops. During maintenance, you can first use permeable protective agent to seal the micropores of the stone to prevent pollutants from entering, and then use a surface protective agent to protect the color of the countertop.
Tip: If necessary, use a polishing agent to polish the countertop to make the stone appear brighter.