Care & Maintenance Guide

Proper care and maintenance will help keep your worktops looking their best for years to come.

Daily Cleaning

• Clean regularly using a soft cloth or microfibre cloth with warm water and a mild surface cleaner.
• Wipe up spills as soon as possible.
• Dry the surface after cleaning to help reduce water marks.

Heat Protection

Although stone worktops offer excellent heat resistance, direct contact with hot cookware should always be avoided.

Always use a trivet or heat-resistant mat when placing hot pans, trays or cookware onto the worktop. Excessive heat may cause permanent damage.

Cutting & Food Preparation

Do not cut directly onto the worktop.

Always use a chopping board to help protect both your worktop and your knives.

Cleaning Products Recommended

• Mild surface cleaner
• pH-neutral stone cleaner
• Soft cloths
• Microfibre cloths
• Non-abrasive sponges

Avoid

• Bleach
• Oven cleaners
• Abrasive cleaning pads
• Strong acids or alkaline cleaners
• Solvents and harsh chemicals

Stains & Spillages

Clean spills promptly, particularly:

• Tea and coffee
• Red wine
• Oils and grease
• Citrus juices
• Food colouring

Although stone worktops are highly stain resistant, allowing spillages to remain on the surface for extended periods may result in staining or surface damage.

Preventing Damage

To help protect your worktops:

• Avoid dragging heavy objects across the surface.
• Take care not to strike exposed edges or corners with heavy items.
• Do not stand or sit on the worktops.
• Avoid dropping heavy objects onto the surface.

Material Care

Care requirements may vary depending on the material supplied. Any additional material-specific guidance will be provided where applicable.

Warranty

Failure to follow this Care & Maintenance Guide may invalidate your warranty.

The warranty does not cover damage resulting from:

• Misuse or neglect
• Excessive heat
• Impact damage
• Incorrect cleaning methods
• Harsh chemicals
• Unauthorised alterations or repairs
• Normal wear and tear

Need Assistance?

If you have any questions regarding the care or maintenance of your worktops, please contact The Ultimate Worktop before attempting any repairs or using specialist cleaning products.

Please retain this Care & Maintenance Guide for future reference.
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