Silestone cleaning and maintenance
Silestone cleaning
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Removing stubborn stains from Silestone surfaces
| Limescale | Apply an anti-limescale product and gently rub in a circular motion with a damp microfiber cloth. |
| Rust / Metal | Apply an oxide cleaner and leave it to work for a couple of minutes. Then rinse with water and dry. |
| Removal of wine, tea and food colouring stains | Dilute bleach in water (15% bleach solution) and rub on the stain with a damp cloth in a circular motion. Leave it work for a couple of minutes. Then rinse. If the stain persists, repeat the process.} |
Recommended cleaning products
Q-Action or CIF Power & Shine cleaners are particularly suitable for the hygiene and disinfection of kitchen countertops. Furthermore, the following features stand out: Highlights the shine with each application. Contains self-drying components and natural soap.Silestone maintenance – FAQs
Bleach is an alkaline product that can damage a Silestone surface if exposure is prolonged (from 2 hours).
After more than 2 hours of exposure, bleach may cause a chemical reaction on the surface, staining it. These stains are permanent and are not covered by the warranty, as indicated in the maintenance manual.
After more than 2 hours of exposure, bleach may cause a chemical reaction on the surface, staining it. These stains are permanent and are not covered by the warranty, as indicated in the maintenance manual.
Silestone is heat-resistant. However, bear in mind that sudden changes in temperature can affect it, in the same way it would affect other stone materials. Therefore, in order to avoid damage when placing hot objects on the surface, it is highly recommended to use trivets.
Silestone is not recommended for outdoor use, as UV rays can damage its surface.
To remove all traces of soap from your surface, rinse with plenty of water and a clean cloth, and then dry with kitchen roll.
If stains persist, you should clean the surface with limescale remover, a blue scouring pad and water. Always clean in a circular motion for 1-2 minutes. Then rinse with plenty of water and dry with kitchen roll.
Yes, you can clean the surface with a disinfectant solution. Diluted products are always preferred. Undiluted products should not be left on for more than 5 minutes.
Yes, these cleaners usually contain alcohol, which makes it easier to clean and removes any soap residue.
Hydrofluoric acid products should be avoided, as they can damage the surface. We also do not recommend the use of alkaline pH degreasers, water repellents or sealants, acetone, universal solvents or chemical drain cleaners.
The scratch has left a metal mark on the surface. So cleaning is needed to get the metal stain out. To do this, dilute a metal cleaner with water and use the mixture with a wet blue scouring pad (always in a circular motion). You can also use cleaning vinegar or an anti-limescale product.
The best way to prevent the edge from chipping is to round off the edge so as to minimise the chipping.
Chipping normally occurs accidentally in much-used areas (e.g. under-surface sinks and dishwasher area) where they can usually be repaired. This can be done by your trusted marble supplier, who will use the right products to repair them.
If you are looking for a more professional repair, you can contact expert companies such as: https://artus-instandsetzung.de/es
Cracks on the surface cannot usually be repaired, because even if they are repaired, they continue to grow so the repair will be short lived.
In this case, you should inform your trusted marble supplier, or the company that installed it, so that the joint can be re-made and the cause rectified.