CLEANING ADVICE FOR ALL DOORS
• For product cleaning only use a 5% soap, 95% water (liquid soap) solution, wiping with a damp (not wet) cloth, and finally
drying with a soft clean cloth. Dust with a soft cloth only, following the grain pattern of the wood.
• Do not use abrasive or aggressive cleaners, bleach or other hypochlorate (chlorine) based cleaners, multi-purpose
cleaners, acetone, alcohol, solvent or similar products on the door as this will damage the surface.
• It is advisable to use a damp (not wet) cloth to remove fingerprints and marks, followed at once with a clean and dry
soft cloth. Cooking splashes should be wiped up immediately using a damp cloth.
TIMBER VENEER & PAINTED DOORS
• All timbers are affected by the environment in which they are installed, particularly in a moist climate and with
high levels of humidity. Timber is hygroscopic which means the material will take up or let out moisture depending on
the environment it is placed in. Timber changes colour when exposed to light, the rate of change being dependent upon the species
and the intensity of exposure.
• Due to the varying nature of the timber species used, the grain definition will appear in various degrees depending on
the substrate used. For example, the same coat weight of paint will be applied to the door but will be ‘visually different
on oak and ash’ as oak has a very dense and closed pore, compared to ash which has a more defined and open grain
definition.
Your new quartz worksurface is a modern material which requires little day-to-day care. Clean the surfaces regularly with water containing soap or a mild detergent and a soft cloth or sponge. Rinse off surfaces with clean water. Polish dry with a soft cloth. Alternatively use the ‘E Cloth’ surface cleaning system for a consistent, smear-free finish.
Tougher stains can be removed by using a product such as Cif Actifzz in conjunction with a plastic scouring pad. Avoid use of abrasive cleaning materials: scouring powders, steel wool, metal brushes, etc. Never use bleaches or chlorine-based cleaners, acids, photographic development liquid, alkalis (caustic soda) or concentrated disinfectants on quartz surfaces. If any of these come into contact with the material, clean them off immediately, otherwise surface damage may occur.
Do not allow surface deposits to build up on surfaces, e.g. powder detergents, mineral deposits and salts. Strongly coloured foodstuffs, such as blackcurrant and beetroot, can be difficult to remove from quartz surfaces, especially light colours. Use a cleaner such as Cif Actifizz and a plastic scouring pad.
Always use pan stands and trivets to protect the surface from hot, rough and wet pots, pans and utensils. Direct contact from iron, steel, ceramic and copper vessels can scratch and stain the surface.
Always use cutting boards to chop and slice food. Never cut directly onto the quartz surfaces. Never stand, sit or put heavy weights on the worktop, especially around sinks and hobs where the material may be weaker.