Melamine Surfaces

Care & Maintenance

Everyday cleaning

✓ Wipe with warm, soapy water on a soft damp cloth.

✓ Follow all cleaning with a streak free glass cleaner on a soft cloth. This will remove residue and give the best results.

✓ Apply cleaning products to the cloth rather than directly onto the surface being cleaned.

Textured finishes

e.g. Pearl, Puregrain and Woodgrain

✓ Periodic use of a soft brush may be necessary for the removal of dirt build-ups and residues left by some spray cleaners.

Preventing damage

✓ Wipe up spills as soon as possible. Rinse with cold water, wipe dry, then apply methylated spirits and wipe dry again. Refer to manufacturer's cleaning instructions for further details.

✗ Never use abrasive cleaning products such as: Jif, Ajax, Chemico, Brasso, oven cleaner, neat Janola, wire wool / scourer pads, sandpaper.

Cleaning stains and marks

✓ After cleaning, use a streak free glass cleaner to remove any residue.

Stubborn marks

Apply Handy Andy or diluted Janola (1 part to 3 parts water), then wipe down with a warm damp cloth.

Smearing, fingermarks, stickiness

Apply 1 or 2 applications of acetone (available at pharmacies) and wipe over with dry cloth.

Newsprint

Use methylated spirits or mineral turpentine.

Rust

Use vinegar or lemon juice.

Pencil

Use water and a damp cloth.

Felt pen or dry marker

Use methylated spirits on a clean cloth or paper towel. Meths can dissolve paint, so do not let it come into contact with painted surfaces.

Paint

Apply acetone or duco lacquer thinners (from a paint shop).

Glue - contact type

Use Ados Solvent N (from a paint shop).