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Countertops (Laminate)
Countertops are durable but require general care to ensure the long-lasting
beauty and function. We off er the following helpful hints:
• Hot pans or activated electrical appliances should not be placed
directly on laminated surfaces – use protective insulating pads
• Abrasive cleaners or steel wool should never be used
• Common household bleach should not be allowed to remain
on the surface
• Do not use the surface as an ashtray or cutting board
• Clean with a damp soapy cloth; for stubborn stains use a household
solvent, rinsing thoroughly with clear water
• Polish occasionally with glass wax, or liquid car polish to mask
superfi cial scratches
• Do not leave standing water or wet cloths on a countertop, particularly
on joints or near the junction of the countertop and back splash as
this can cause water damage including swelling of the subsurface
of the countertop
Minto will not replace countertops swollen due to water infi ltration.
Ceramic Wall Tiles
The surfaces of wall tiles installed in your bathrooms and kitchen are extremely
durable, but not indestructible. Abrasive cleaners should not be used as they
will erode and dull the tile surface.
Grout has been installed between tiles and silicone was applied at the edge
where ceramic tile meets other materials. In order to prevent damage to areas
behind or beneath ceramic tile, both grout and silicone should be periodically
examined. Missing or defective grout and silicone should be replaced. The
appropriate material can be obtained from hardware or builders’ supply store.
Follow the manufacturers’ instructions when applying grout or silicone.
Note: Colour variations may exist between products and an identical match
may not be possible.
Granite, Marble and Agglomerate Surfaces
It is common to see “pitting”, “veins”,
small fractures and colour variances
in natural stone. The surface polished
fi nish of these products when used in
countertops, fl oor, or wall applications
can easily be damaged. Never use
abrasive creams or solutions that
contain acids such as lemon or vinegar.
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