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routine care and maintenance For routine cleaning, use small quantities of non-bleach, non-abrasive cleaners together with warm water and a damp cloth or sponge. Liquid spills including fruits, vegetables, food colourings and curries, should be wiped up and cleaned with a mild detergent and water immediately after detection. preventing heat damage Protective trivets and heat pads must always be used underneath cookware such as skillets, saucepans, pots or dishes when removing hot items directly from any heat source (oven cooktop or microwave) and placing onto the essastone surface. Prolonged or sudden extreme temperature changes can permanently damage the material which is not covered under warranty. preventing scratches The use of cutting boards and taking care not to drop or move heavy objects on the surface will help to ensure the long lasting beauty of essastone. essastone’s resilient surface has been designed to withstand normal daily use and whilst it is resistant to scratches, cuts and chipping, cutting directly on the essastone surface should be avoided. chemicals There are some strong chemicals and solvents that can cause damage to essastone. Paint remover, paint and stain strippers, nail polish removers, bleach, furniture cleaners, oil soaps, permanent markers or inks, oven cleaners, drain cleaners and chemicals with high alkaline pH levels are examples of products that could damage the surface. If a strong chemical or solvent comes into contact with your essastone surface, rinse immediately with plenty of water then follow with normal cleaning procedures. removing difficult spills and stains If normal cleaning procedures do not work on stubborn or dried spills, use a non-abrasive cleaning pad such as a household sponge, along with a common mild cream cleanser or a glass and surface cleaner. Should chewing gum, nail polish, or similar substances adhere to the surface, they can be removed with a plastic scraper. Gently scrape off the substance, then follow the routine cleaning procedures listed above. note: Should paint spots or stains persist after following the above procedures then, as a last alternative, the spot use of acetone may be successful.Testing on an inconspicuous area first is highly recommended. general comments essastone requires no sealing or special cleaning products. essastone is made from natural quartz, therefore variations in colour and patterns may occur. Small surface spots and blotches are typical in engineered quartz surfaces. For more information visit essastone.com.au or call 132 136. essastone is marketed and distributed by Laminex Group Pty Limited ABN 98 004 093 092, trading as Laminex. essastone ®