Care and Maintenance Tips Corian® was created for a lifetime of easy care. Just follow the simple guidelines listed here to keep your Corian® surfaces looking as fresh as the day they were installed. Your care and maintenance kit will provide you with the tips and tools to help you enjoy your new Corian® top for years to come. To download a pdf version of Corian® Care and Maintenance tips, click here Corian® Care and Maintenance Tips. Routine Care Typically, three types of countertop finishes are used: matte/satin, semi-gloss and high-gloss*. Most countertops are finished with a matte/satin finish. All sinks have a matte finish. However, routine cleaning may raise the gloss level of the countertop over time. Soapy water, ammonia-based cleaners (Not window cleaners) or commercially available solid surface cleaners will remove most dirt and residue from all types of finishes. Stubborn residue will require a little stronger cleaner. Follow the recommendations below to properly clean your countertop and sink. With over 100 colors and varying hues, some colors may appear to require more frequent cleaning to maintain their beauty. Darker colors tend to show fine scratches more easily and will require more attention than lighter colors. Over time through care and use your countertop will acquire a patina, changing the appearance of the finish. Cleaning All Finishes Most dirt & residue Use soapy water or ammonia based cleaner (not window cleaners), rinse and wipe dry. Preventing hard water marks Wipe countertop dry after spills or cleaning. Removing hard water marks Use an over-the-counter cleaner formulated for hard water marks. Difficult residue Spray residue with Deep Cleaner for DuPont Corian® from Stone Care International. Follow instructions on cleaner bottle. Wash area with soapy water. Rinse area with clean water and wipe dry. If residue persists, repeat process. If residue still persists, follow directions for removing scratches. Disinfecting Occasionally, wipe surface with diluted household bleach (1 part water/1 part bleach). Rinse top thoroughly with water and wipe dry.   CAUTION DO NOT get bleach solution in eyes or on bare skin. Always follow the manufacturers safety precautions. Over-the-counter cleaners, such as, Clean EnCounters® may be used for routine cleaning in place of soap and water. To enhance the gloss level on semi-gloss and high-gloss finishes, use a countertop polish such as Countertop Magic®1, Hope's Countertop Polish®2 or Enhance Countertop Polish®3. 1 Countertop Magic is a registered trademark of Magic America Corp. 2 Hope’s Countertop Polish is a registered trademark of The Hope Co. 3 Enhance Countertop Polish is a registered trademark of Eastern Marble Co. Preventing Heat Damage Corian® is an excellent material for heat resistance. As with all countertop materials, it is important to minimize direct heat exposure to protect your surface and investment. Always use heat trivets or hot pads when placing hot objects on any surface. Allow cookware to cool before placing them into a Corian® sink. Preventing Other Damage In most cases Corian® can be repaired if accidentally damaged. However, be sure to follow the guidelines here to prevent any permanent damage to Corian®. Avoid exposing Corian® to strong chemicals, such as paint removers, oven cleaners, etc. If contact occurs, quickly flush the surface with water. Do not cut directly on Corian® countertops. Boiling water alone will not damage your Corian® sink, however it's a good practice to run your faucet while pouring boiling water into your sink. (Source: Dupont Corian Website)