How to Care for Corian Countertops

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Steve Hanson

Whether you clean residential homes or office buildings, chances are you've had to clean solid surface countertops made of DuPont™ Corian®. Your customers have invested a lot of money in their countertops, so you want to make sure you're cleaning them according to the manufacturer's directions.

Here are some tips for the care and cleaning of Corian countertops:

The most important thing to remember when cleaning Corian, is to wipe the surface dry after cleaning. If you leave it to air dry, a film can build up on the surface. This film will end up leaving the counter looking dull or blotchy.
Clean with water, soapy water, or solid-surface cleaners specially designed for Corian surfaces. Never use window cleaners, as they will leave a film that will eventually dull the surface.
If there are hard water marks, use a cleaner that is formulated for removing hard water such as CLR. Be sure to rinse well and dry the surface completely after cleaning.
If the surface is dull from residue build-up, use a product from Stone Care International called Deep Cleaner for DuPont Corian. Follow the instructions on the bottle.
You can disinfect the counter occasionally by using diluted bleach (1 part bleach to 1 part water). Be sure to rinse thoroughly and then wipe dry.
Cleaning Corian sinks -- use the same procedures as listed above. You can also use Soft Scrub and a green Scotch Brite pad to remove residue. NOTE: Do NOT use Soft Scrub on the countertop surface for everyday cleaning.
Corian is heat resistant, but it is NOT safe to place hot pots and pans directly on the surface. Always use trivits or protective pads.
Never cut directly on a Corian surface, always use a cutting board.
To remove small scratches, put a small amount of abrasive liquid cleaner like Soft Scrub onto a damp sponge. Rub into the scratched area using circular motions first, then front to back, and then side to side. Rinse thoroughly with water and then wipe dry. If this doesn't remove the scratches, then it could be because they're too deep. You may need to call a professional refinisher to remove deeper scratches.
Avoid using harsh chemicals on or around Corian surfaces. If you spill any chemicals on the surface, immediately flush with water and thoroughly dry.

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