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The dos and don’ts of caring for a Corian ® surface

Posted by Whitehall on 29th Mar

Looked after properly, Corian ® surfaces will outlive the rest of a kitchen. A Corian ® surface that has been professionally fabricated and installed is completely sealed and non-porous, meaning it creates a durable barrier without having to be sealed.

As members of the DuPont Quality Network, every Corian ® work surface we install comes with a 10-year manufacturer-backed guarantee. And with a small amount of care and maintenance, your worktop will reach – if not exceed – this ripe old age.

 

Correctly treating a Corian ® surface comes down to proper care and avoiding a few key practices that can cause damage. We’ve summarised them in this handy list of dos and don’ts:

DO: Clean the surface regularly using a microfiber cloth and household kitchen cleaning spray.

DO: Wipe up spills when they occur, wherever possible.

DO: Apply Viakal gel to prevent discolouring caused by exposure to hard water.

DO: Apply household cleaner to a Corian ® sink overnight each week to prevent the build-up of grease.

DO: Use the correct treatment method for particular spills. These include:

• Citrus and vegetable juice, tea, coffee, vinegar, dyes and perfume, pollen, polish and ink, blood, wine and mildew – use a damp microfiber cloth and a mild abrasive cleaning product (except on high gloss or dark surfaces).
• Grease, fat and oil – use a small amount of dilute bleach and rub with a microfiber cloth. Make sure you rinse the area thoroughly with warm water afterwards to prevent staining.
• Minerals, lime scale and hard water – apply lime scale remover or vinegar with a microfiber cloth and leave for a few minute before rinsing.
• Nail varnish – use non-acetone nail varnish remover and rinse several times after.
• Chemical spills – (e.g. paint stripper, metal cleaners, cleaners containing methylene chloride and acid) should be washed away immediately with soapy water

DON’T: Cut or chop directly onto a Corian ® surface as small scores and abrasions can appear.

DON’T: Place hot objects directly onto the surface as this can result in small cracks. Always place pans and other hot implements on a heat protection pad or raised rack.

DON’T: Let your surface come into contact with water from an instant boiling tap. Direct exposure to boiling water can cause damage.

DON’T: Panic! Corian ® is a solid surface that’s renewable. Small surface scrapes and stains can simply be sanded away and more significant damage can be repaired. During a repair, a replacement piece of Corian ® is fitted and blended with the rest of the surface. (Take a look at the repair process in action in our blog, ‘Can you spot this Corian® repair?’)

 

We hope this overview has provided you with some useful information about caring for a Corian® surface. If you’d like further details you can download the Caring for DuPont Corian ® brochure here. Equally, if you’ve got any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our experts.

Want unrivalled surface fabrication for your next kitchen installation? Talk to our experts about Corian® solid surfaces.

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