Kitchen Care Tips
We’ve compiled care and maintenance guidelines - recommended by the KSA - to ensure your kitchen is pristine and a proud centre point of your home. help you keep your kitchen, bar, bedroom cupboards and bathroom vanity looking fantastic.
Melamine Doors & Panels
Using a mild household cleaner wipe down the door or panel with a soft cloth taking care not to rub too hard. Use a soft dry cloth so as not to leave any residue on the door or panel. You may also use Methylated Spirit on a soft cloth, using a circular cleaning motion. Thoroughly clean the area with a damp cloth to remove any residual Methylated Spirits. Exposure to excessive water or standing water will cause damage to the substrate & cause the door or panel to warp.
DO NOT use any of the following:
Commercial Cleaning Products, Abrasive Cleaners, Scouring Pads or Abrasive Papers, Acids & Alkalis, Solvents, Thinners, Turpentine, Ammonia, Bleach or Acetone
PVC Foil Wrap Doors & Panels
For general cleaning, only use a mild soapy solution. Wipe down with a damp cloth & dry with a microfiber anti-scratch cloth. Dust with a soft cloth only. Cooking splashes should be wiped up immediately using a damp cloth. Use a micro fibre anti- scratch cloth when cleaning. Excessive exposure to heat and damp can cause the wrap to shrink & pull away from the substrate. Constant exposure to direct sunlight can alter the colour of the wrap foil over time.
DO NOT use any of the following:
Wax-furniture polish or any cleaning products that contain: alcohol or solvents. Abrasive cleaners, acetone, petrol or glass cleaners as this will damage the surface.
High-gloss Laminate Doors & Panels
For general cleaning use a mild household cleaner. Wipe down the door or panel with a microfiber anti-scratch cloth taking care not to rub too hard. Use a soft dry cloth so as not to leave any residue on the door or panel. Any spilt chemicals and liquids that can cause stains, must be wiped away immediately using a damp cloth & soapy solution. Repeat this process as necessary. Minor scratches & scuffs can be removed by hand with selected automotive liquid polishes & soft microfiber cloths.
DO NOT use any of the following:
Wax-furniture polish or any cleaning products that contain: alcohol or solvents. Abrasive cleaners, acetone, petrol or glass cleaners as this will damage the surface.
Veneer & Timber Doors & Panels
Use a micro fibre anti-scratch cloth when cleaning. For general cleaning, only use a 5% liquid soap, 95% water solution. Wipe down with a damp cloth & dry with a soft clean cloth. Dust with a soft cloth only, following the grain pattern of the wood. It's best to use a damp cloth to remove fingerprints & marks, followed by a clean & dry soft cloth. Cooking splashes should be wiped up immediately using a damp cloth. You may be aware that wood changes colour when exposed to light; the rate of change being dependant on the species & intensity of exposure. With timber, your door may need upkeep every few months with a wax based product or furniture polish.
DO NOT use any of the following:
Commercial Cleaning Products, Abrasive Cleaners, Scouring Pads or Abrasive Papers, Acids & Alkalis, Solvents, Thinners, Turpentine, Ammonia, Bleach or Acetone
Duco Doors & Panels
Clean with a dampened micro fibre anti-scratch cloth & wipe dry after cleaning. Excessive exposure to water and heat can cause crazing of the paint finish & ‘blowing’ of the substrate. As paint can chip, banging & bumping of the product should be avoided. The product can also scratch if exposed to sharp objects. Excessive exposure to light or if the area is locked up & unused for long periods of time can cause the finish to change colour. Should you need to replace a door/panel down the line we will use a colour spectrometer to try & achieve as close a match to existing doors as possible but a perfect match will be impossible.
DO NOT use any of the following:
Wax-furniture polish or any cleaning products that contain: alcohol or solvents. Abrasive cleaners, acetone, petrol or glass cleaners as this will damage the surface.
Laminate Countertops (such as Formica)
Always use a chopping board. Place hot pans or casserole dishes on protective mats or trivets. Mop up spills immediately, particularly on joins, around sink & hob cut-out areas
Wipe clean with a moist cloth & mild detergent. For more stubborn marks, leave the detergent to soak for a short while before rinsing thoroughly. Use only a very small amount of water. Excessive exposure to water will cause the substrate to ‘blow’ and warp. Exposure to excessive heat will create a burn mark on the surface.
Granite & Engineered Stone Countertops
Always use a chopping board. Place hot pans or casserole dishes on protective mats or trivets. Mop up spills immediately, particularly on joins, around sink & hob cut-out areas
Stone work surfaces are pre-treated with a liquid silicone sealer which reduces their natural porosity & provides a protective coating. Clean with water containing soap or a mild or neutral detergent using a soft cloth or sponge. Rinse off with clean water. Polish dry with a soft cloth or a microfiber surface cloth.
DO NOT use any of the following:
Abrasive cleaning materials including scouring powders, steel wool or metal brushes. Never use bleach & other chlorine-based cleaners, acids, photographic development liquid, alkalis (caustic soda) & concentrated disinfectants on stone surfaces.