Maintenance and Care
It is best to clean up spills as soon as possible, especially oils and acidic liquids with a damp cloth. Clean your countertops with a mixture of mild dish soap and water. Seventh Generation Dish Soap is recommended which can be diluted and used in a spray bottle (available at Whole Foods). Do not use any abrasive scrubbing pads or aggressive surface cleaners.
Maintaining the Finish:
Regular maintenance will ensure the longevity of the concrete countertop. Waxing with concrete countertop wax, bees wax or carnauba wax every couple of months will provide a great level of protection and add patina to the surface. Stone Tech Professionals full line of stone care products is recommended (available at Home Depot).
Do's and Don'ts:
Waxing Instructions:
The surface should be dry and clean. Apply wax with applicator in small circular motion to a thin film. Let dry for a minute then buff clean with terry cloth towel.
Your brand new concrete countertop has been handcrafted as a functional piece of art. It has been sealed and waxed and will resist staining but is not stain proof! A 30 day care period for the sealer to cure is recommended.
Cleaning:It is best to clean up spills as soon as possible, especially oils and acidic liquids with a damp cloth. Clean your countertops with a mixture of mild dish soap and water. Seventh Generation Dish Soap is recommended which can be diluted and used in a spray bottle (available at Whole Foods). Do not use any abrasive scrubbing pads or aggressive surface cleaners.
Maintaining the Finish:
Regular maintenance will ensure the longevity of the concrete countertop. Waxing with concrete countertop wax, bees wax or carnauba wax every couple of months will provide a great level of protection and add patina to the surface. Stone Tech Professionals full line of stone care products is recommended (available at Home Depot).
Do's and Don'ts:
- Don’t use “Soft Soap” products around your concrete countertops it will edge the surface and leave stains
- Don’t place unsealed pottery on your countertops, as they exchange minerals with the concrete and leave permanent marks
- Don’t leave metal objects on your countertop because they will leave a dark mark if left for more than a few hours
- Don’t cut on concrete countertops, it will not hurt the concrete but it will damage the sealer
- Do use cutting boards when chopping or preparing foods
Waxing Instructions:
The surface should be dry and clean. Apply wax with applicator in small circular motion to a thin film. Let dry for a minute then buff clean with terry cloth towel.
Work 4 – 5 square feet at a time not to allow wax to dry too hard, otherwise it will be difficult to buff out.
