Porcelain Care & Maintenance
Porcelain is a beautiful, durable and resilient surface suitable for walls, countertops and flooring. Regular, gentle cleaning is the best way to keep your investment in tip-top condition.
Care:
- To clean your porcelain countertops, wipe up spills as they occur with a damp, soft sponge
- For routine cleaning, use a soft sponge and a gentle, nonabrasive cleanser mixed with water. Work in a grid pattern to wipe up any spills or dirt
- For stubborn clean ups, use gentle liquid cleansers like Mr. Clean, 409, or Simple Green, as directed on the bottle. If extra stubborn spots remain, use a toothbrush dipped in the solution to loosen heavier soil. Rinse a sponge well; wipe the cleaning solution off the countertop. Follow with a clean, damp cloth, and allow to dry
- Never use a sponge that contains aluminum oxide. This includes red or green Scotch Brite sponges. The aluminum oxide can dull the finish of premium surfaces including porcelain, granite, quartz and marble
- Never use steel wool, scrub brushes, or hard bristle brushes on porcelain
- Never use abrasive cleaning agents including Comet, Ajax, or Soft Scrub to clean porcelain surfaces
- Never use harsh chemical cleaners including drain cleaner, paint strippers, or products containing Hydrofluoric Acid, Methylene Chloride, or Trichloroethylene. These harsh chemicals could etch or discolor the surface
- While porcelain is scorch and heat resistant, it is recommended to use hot pads under heat generating appliances including slow cookers, deep fryers and electric skillets. This helps to protect against thermal expansion that occurs with a rapid change of temperature, or sustained heating
- Sealing porcelain is not necessary
