Useful tips
How to clean Smartstone Sintered Collection benchtops
Keeping a Smartstone sintered stone benchtop looking brand new is remarkably effortless, making it a suitable surface choice for busy households.
Watch the video to see how to remove common stains from your Smartstone benchtops.
Simple daily cleaning
By following a few simple steps, cleaning and maintaining your Smartstone Sintered Collection benchtop is relatively easy and will keep your stone benchtop looking as good as new.
For daily cleaning, all you need is a soft microfiber cloth dampened with warm water and a small amount of mild, pH-neutral detergent (like regular dish soap). Wipe the surface in gentle motions, and for a streak-free shine, follow up with a dry cloth. Avoid anything harsh or abrasive and steer clear of scouring pads, steel wool, and harsh chemical cleaners like bleach or oven cleaners as these can dull the finish over time.
Tougher spills and long-term care
While Sintered Collection surfaces are tough, it's wise to wipe up spills promptly to prevent any potential residue.
For more stubborn stains, dried spills, and surface marks it may be necessary to use a specific cleaning product.
Types of stain and what to use
Coffee, tea, wine, fruit juice and food stains
Use: Common alkaline-based cleaner or a non-abrasive cream cleanser and water with a microfiber cloth for heavily pigmented foods like turmeric or paprika.
Grease (oil and butter) and wax
Use: All-purpose degreaser
Dyes, paints, inks, markers and adhesives
Use: Alcohol or an organic solvent. Avoid anything harsh or abrasive and steer clear of scouring pads, steel wool, and harsh chemical cleaners.
Although the surface is incredibly scratch and heat-resistant, it's not invincible. Always use a cutting board, especially with ceramic knives, and place trivets under pots straight from the stove. This small bit of prevention protects your investment from extreme thermal shock or heavy impacts, especially on the edges, ensuring its beauty endures.
To know more about how to care for your Smartstone benchtops, refer to our complete guide.
High durability. Low maintenance.
Offering superior durability and performance, Smartstone’s sintered stone benchtops require very little maintenance. With a near-indestructible nature, they are virtually non-porous and highly resistant to stains, chips, scratches, chemicals, heat, bacteria, mould, and mildew, making them exceptionally hygienic and the ideal choice for both kitchens and bathrooms as well as outdoor applications.
Smartstone Sintered Collection has been quality tested and, due to its low moisture absorption, it is resistant to stains caused by wine, fruit juices, liquid food colouring, tea and spices with strong colour.
While it is possible to chop directly on Smartstone benchtops with non-ceramic knives, we always recommend using a chopping board for two reasons:
a) to protect the condition and sharpness of your knife blade and
b) to prevent marks from the metal. These can be removed but avoidance is an easier option.
Smartstone Sintered Collection is extremely resistant to large fluctuations in heat and cold, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications. Placing a hot pot or pan on the surface will not damage the benchtop. For safety reasons and to avoid accidents, we recommend using a trivet or heat mat.
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