How to properly clean your kitchen countertop?

A natural stone

Despite the fact that natural stone is the most durable material among others used for production kitchen countertops, small scratches may appear on its surface, in which dirt will accumulate over time.

therefore for prevention cutting boards and hot pans and pans must be used.

At the end of each day, you can wash the stone surface with warm water, wiping it dry thoroughly.

Do not use harsh abrasive or chemically aggressive cleaning agents on stone countertops.

If a stain does appear on the stone surface, then you can remove it either with special compounds that can be bought at a household chemicals store, or with improvised means.

Copes well with stubborn stains mixture:

• 500 ml of warm water;
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2-3 drops of tea tree or lavender oil.

With this mixture, it is necessary to soak a cloth napkin, carefully treat the place of contamination and leave for half an hour. Next, the surface of the countertop must be thoroughly washed with warm water and dried with a soft microfiber cloth. The procedure can be repeated if necessary.

To remove stains from light surfaces the mixture will help:

• An aqueous solution of baking soda;
• mixtures of ordinary flour and liquid soap;
• alcohol spray;
• hydrogen peroxide.

Important! For removal, use only soft wipes and sponges. As a rule, it is enough to simply rub the stain and the stain will disappear.

To remove stains from dark surface you can use hydrogen peroxide and ammonia.

These funds must be applied to the stain and left to dry, if it does not help, then the procedure will have to be repeated.

Fake diamond

To care for the surface of this material, you can use slightly coarser wipes and sponges, but it is also better to refuse the use of chemically active compounds.

Every evening it is necessary to wipe the countertop surface, removing "daytime" dirt from it: crumbs, grease, water droplets. Use wet and then dry soft cloths for regular care.

For removing stains from light surfaces of artificial stone use an aqueous solution of citric acid or 5% table vinegar and baking soda.

1. We moisten a foam rubber sponge in the resulting solution;
2. gently rub the soft side of the stain until it disappears completely.

For removing stains from dark countertops you can use any dishwashing gel or acrylic bath cleaner.

Important! To clean light-colored artificial stone countertops, only white sponges should be used, since all others can paint the surface in their own color.

After finishing cleaning, wipe the surface of the countertop with a dry towel.

Chipboard

The chipboard countertop is a popular choice for the kitchen. Such surfaces are covered with a special heat-resistant, wear-resistant and environmentally friendly plastic.

The matte surface of such a tabletop is more resistant to scratches. However, with proper care, scratches will not appear for a long time on glossy surfaces.

The most important thing in caring for chipboard countertops is to minimize the interaction of any liquid with the surface, since the material tends to absorb moisture, swell and collapse.

• To remove more difficult dirteg oily, you can use a liquid dishwashing detergent.
• Remove stubborn light spots chipboard countertops can be used with baking soda, diluted with water to a thick slurry.
• FROM dark surfaces stubborn stains removed with a 5% vinegar solution or lemon juice.

Important! Use a damp cloth first and then dry to remove stains. Don't forget about cutting boards and coasters for hot pans and pans. It is not recommended to use detergents for cleaning and washing the surface.

Solid wood

Wood table top - beautiful and environmentally friendly, but at the same time wood is a very delicate material that requires special attention. During the operation of a wooden tabletop, it is necessary to ensure that on its surfaceany liquid did not linger for a long time.

For cleaning and maintenance it is necessary use only natural products and formulations... The use of abrasive and chemically active agents is not recommended.

For removal of complex contaminants from a wooden countertop you can use:

• Cosmetic clay, able to penetrate between the wood fibers, thereby reliably sealing small cracks.
• Starchdiluted in warm water to a state of gruel. It must be spread over the entire surface with neat and light movements. Then remove the excess with a napkin soaked in wood polish.
• Baking sodamixed with natural aromatic oils of eucalyptus, tea tree, lavender and so on. With this tool, pathogenic bacteria and unpleasant odors, such as fish, can be effectively removed from the surface.

Important! Wooden countertops need to be treated with furniture wax from time to time, so it will retain its aesthetic appeal for a longer time.

Stubborn grease stains from wood countertops can be removed with a mixture of 4 tablespoons of baking soda and 2 teaspoons of any vegetable oil.

1. This mixture, similar in consistency to a paste, must be evenly distributed over the entire surface with light circular movements.
2. Then wipe the surface first with a damp and then with a dry cloth.

Using rubbing alcohol and a cotton pad dipped in itdifficult dirt can be removed with a wooden table top of any color.

Plastic

Plastic-coated kitchen countertops are the most budgetary, respectively, the most common. Plastic is easily damaged by hot pans and pans, so do not forget about using special stands... Caring for plastic is easy with a regular wet wipe.

Laundry soap can be used to remove all types of dirt, including the most stubborn stains.

Caring for the surface of your kitchen countertop made of any material should be your daily good habit or evening ritual.

How to remove traces of hot objects?

If, nevertheless, it happened that the hot frying pan "landed" on the table, and traces of thermal effects appeared on the surface, then you can try to remove them:

• from wooden surface using polish;
• from plastic countertops using a special solvent for PVC;
• from artificial stone - products containing ammonia.

A natural stone, as a rule, it will not suffer from short-term thermal effects, but it is best to use special stands.

Remember that proper and timely maintenance of the kitchen countertop can significantly extend its life and delight you with its fresh appearance.