Structural Concepts grocerant DP8HP60WD.5718B Installation & Operating Manual page 27

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE of NATURAL QUARTZ (AND OTHER STONE) SURFACES
Routine For Daily, Routine Cleaning:
Care 
Natural quartz (and other stone) surfaces require very little maintenance. Simply wipe surfaces with soap and
warm water on a regular basis to maintain its shine. Any pH balanced general-purpose household cleaner may
be used.
Chemicals Chemicals To Avoid:
To Avoid
Avoid exposing natural quartz (and other stone) surfaces to strong chemicals and solvents.
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Items to avoid include: nail polish remover, permanent markers or inks, oil soaps, and furniture cleaners or
paint strippers that contain trichlorethane or methylene chloride.
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Also avoid exposing surface to chemicals with high alkaline/PH levels, i.e., oven cleaners.
Caution must be used with the following products:
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Avoid using products containing oils or powders as may leave a residue.
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Avoid repetitive use of abrasive scrubs/cleaners as they may dull the finish.
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Avoid oven/grill cleaners as they may discolor the finish.
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Avoid exposure to extreme heat as it may damage the finish.
Apparent stains like coffee, food, makeup, etc.:
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Apply the appropriate cleaner with a paper towel and wipe. If necessary, the area may be soaked with pads of
paper towels from 3-10 minutes;
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Scrub the area. Rinse thoroughly. Dry thoroughly.
Difficult For Difficult Spills:
Spills To remove difficult spills on natural quartz (and other stone) surfaces, follow these guidelines.
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Wipe the surface with warm water and soap. If needed, apply a common household cleaner.
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For stains that harden as they dry (such as food, gum, nail polish, and paint), remove by gently scraping off of
surface (using a blade or putty remover), and then clean using warm water and soap. Gray marks lefts by the
razor, can be wiped away with soap and water.
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Natural quartz (and other stone surfaces) are resistant to damaging chemicals. Difficult spots may be treated
with one of the cleaners listed below:
> Rubbing Alcohol > Ammonia > Vinegar
Note: Allow the desired cleaner to sit for up to 10 minutes. Scrub and rinse thoroughly. Dry thoroughly.
Cleaning Cleaning Cases With Silicone In And Around Surfaces:
Cases With 
Cases with silicone between inserts and the surrounding natural quartz (and other stone) surfaces should be
Silicone
cleaned with any of the following:
> Soapy water (e.g., Dawn® dish soap and warm water) > Simple Green® All Purpose Cleaner > Ammonia
> Rubbing Alcohol > Vinegar > Any solution containing more than 90% IPA (iso-propyl alcohol)
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Solutions and cleaners to AVOID while cleaning cases with silicone in and around natural quartz
(and other stone) surfaces include the following: > Acetate > Lacquer Thinner > Mineral Spirits
> Paint Thinner > Windex® Without Ammonia (Windex® WITH Ammonia is Acceptable) > Formula
409® > Fantastik® > Bleach > Citrus cleaners (or Cleaners With Citrus in it )
Extreme Extreme Heat Protection:
Heat
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Natural quartz (and other stone) surfaces are extremely resistant to heat, and can withstand moderately high
Protection
temperatures for brief periods of time without being damaged.
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Although natural quartz (and other stone) surfaces are more heat resistant than any many others, ALL stone
surfaces (including quartz) can be damaged by sudden and extreme temperature changes, especially near the
edges. For this reason, always use a trivet or a hot pad to protect surfaces from extreme heat.
Extreme
Extreme Scratch Protection:
Scratch
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Although natural quartz (and other stone surfaces) are extremely scratch resistant, surfaces should be
Protection
protected by using a cutting board to avoid damage to knives.
27 Rev A Date: 11.6.2018