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Elkay helps you keep your Corian® surface beautiful

Elkay helps you keep your Corian® surface beautiful You’ve selected your Corian® counter top or sink for many reasons—its seamless, one-piece appearance. Its resistance to chips and cracks or because of its non-porous surface.

For all those reasons, you want your counter top and/or sink to remain as beautiful as it was the day it was installed. Elkay knows that and recommends the following for routine care as well as how to prevent damage to your Corian® surface.

Routine Care:

• Use soapy water or an ammonia-based cleaner to remove most stains and dirts.
• Rid the surface of watermarks by wiping with a damp cloth and towel dry.
• Combat those difficult stains by using an abrasive cleanser and a new ScotchBrite® pad.
• Disinfect by occasionally wiping surface with 1 part water and 1 part bleach.
• Occasionally clean your Corian® sink by filing one-quarter full with a 50/50 water/bleach solution. Let soak for 15 minutes, then wash sides and bottom as solution drains and thoroughly rinse.

Preventing Damage to your Corian® surface:

• Avoid exposing your Corian® surface to strong chemicals, such as paint removers, oven cleaners, etc. If contact occurs, quickly flush the surface with water.
• Remove nail polish with a non-acetone based nail polish remover and flush with water.
• Do not allow food, beverage residue or metal canned products to remain on your Corian® surface.
• Do not cut directly on your Corian® surface.
• Run cold water when pouring boiling water into your Corian® sink.
• Do not set hot pans directly onto your Corian® surface.

Repairing your Corian® surface:

Don’t worry about a minor cut or scratch here and there. The solid beauty of Corian® runs all the way through the surface, allowing you to remove minor cuts. To do so, sand with 180 or 220-grit fine sandpaper until the cut or scratch is gone. Restore the finish with an abrasive cleaner and a new ScotchBrite® pad.

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