Concrete is a resilient
material comparable in performance to natural stone or wooden
materials however there are a number of things to remember
that will help keep your concrete product looking beautiful
and performing well.
POLISHING
Regular polishing will keep your surface
looking beautiful and help defend against staining by creating
a barrier. Polishing is the first defense and is important.
Without regular polishing the surface may dull and be stained
more easily. Depending on the finish applied, a carnauba or
bees wax can be used to polish a surface or product.
There are some cleaning products which also polish. These
products may also help reduce staining. Please click
here for details
STAINING
Surfaces and products will be sealed to help prevent staining
and for hygiene purposes. However, spilt foodstuffs should
not be allowed to remain on the surface. Some strongly colored
or oily ingredients may cause discoloration if left on the
surface.
ACIDS
Particular care should be taken when using acidic foods such
as lemon / fruit juice. The citric acid in these type of food
can etch the surface leaving a light coloured mark.
It is sometimes possible to polish these marks away. This
largely depends on the severity of the damage.
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Lighter
colours are naturally more susceptible to staining from strong
colours so extra care is needed in regards to maintenance
and cleaning.
CUTTING / CHOPPING
Cutting and chopping or any other abrasive action should be
done on a chopping board and not directly on the surface or
product.
CHIPS
Edges / corners of the surface or product can be chipped if
knocked by heavy items. Care should be taken when using heavy
pots and pans.
It may be possible to mend chipped or damaged items. (Please
contact us for details).
HOT POTS
Our surfaces / products are inherently heat resistant but
the surface sealants used may be damaged or discoloured by
the heat from hot utensils. We recommend the use of a trivet.
WATER
Once sealed the concrete is resistant
to water as long as the sealed surface remains undamaged.
The sealer should be reapplied periodically depending on intensity
of use.
CLEANING
Our surfaces and products should be cleaned with warm soapy
water using a bleach free cleaning product such as Ecover.
Scrubbing with abrasive powders or pads is not recommended
as this may dull and damage the surface sheen and sealer coating.
Corrosive / solvent materials and cleaners should be avoided. |
