LiteShelf Classic Use and Care guide
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Cleaning and Maintenance
CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACRYLIC SURFACES:
Wash Acrylic sheet with a mild soap or detergent and a lukewarm water solution. Use a clean soft cloth or sponge and as much
solution as possible. Rinse well. Dry by blotting with a damp cloth or chamois.
To remove tar, grease, paint, etc., use a good grade of naphtha or kerosene. Users of these solvents should become familiar with
their properties to handle them safely.
For fingerprints, wipe with soft CLEAN cloth lightly dampened with isopropyl alcohol.
Do not use, Window cleaning fluids, scouring compounds, gritty cloths, leaded or ethyl gasoline or solvents such as alcohol, acetone,
carbon tetrachloride, etc.
CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR LAMINATE SURFACES:
To clean the surface, use a damp cloth or sponge and a mild soap or detergent. Difficult stains such as coffee or tea can be removed
using a mild household cleaner/detergent and a soft bristled brush, repeating as necessary.
If a stain persists, use a paste of baking soda and water and apply with a soft bristled brush. Light scrubbing for 10 to 20 strokes
should remove most stains. Although baking soda is a low abrasive, excessive scrubbing or exerting too much force could damage
the decorative surface, especially if it has a gloss finish.
Stubborn stains that resist any of the above cleaning methods may require the use of undiluted household bleach or nail polish
remover. Apply the bleach or nail polish remover to the stain and let stand no longer than two minutes. Rinse thoroughly with warm
water and wipe dry. This step may be repeated if the stain appears to be going away and the color of the laminate has not been
affected. WARNING: Prolonged exposure of the laminate surface to bleach will cause discoloration.
A Few Notes of Caution
• Acidic or abrasive cleaners can damage laminate surfaces; do not use them.
• Drain cleaners containing lye will permanently damage any Laminate surface. If you spill a drain cleaner, wipe it up immediately
and rinse several times with water.
• Hair, textile and food dyes can cause permanent stains. If dye should happen to spill, wipe it up immediately with dishwashing
detergent or an all-purpose cleaner.
• Never place pots or dishes directly from the oven or burner on an unprotected laminate surface; such extreme heat can cause
cracking or blistering.
• Do not work with oven cleaners on an, unprotected countertop. Wipe spills away promptly and rinse several times with water.
• Rust removers contain harsh chemicals which will quickly cause permanent damage. If a spill occurs, wipe off all residue
immediately, wash thoroughly with soapy water and rinse several times.
• Steel wool and other abrasive pads will damage Laminate. Don’t use them for cleaning and don’t store steel wool pads on your
countertop; the metal can rust and leave stains.
• Toilet bowl cleaners contain harsh chemicals that can cause permanent damage. If spills occur, wipe up immediately, wash surface
with soapy water and blot rinse with a damp cloth several times.
