Regular dusting is important
Dust seems futile and casually harmless, right? Not right. Laminate sheets for furniture and
other layered surfaces should be regularly dusted with a rough cloth or a duster. You can
also choose a microfiber cloth for better output. Corners of decorative laminates which are
difficult to reach can be cleaned using nylon dusters with smaller bristles or using a
toothbrush. To protect your surfaces from dust, Dorby Mica has anti – bacterial laminates.
Nothing feels 100% clean and safe unless cleaned with at least a little water. Laminated
furniture can be wiped once a week using a damp cloth. But too much water can spoil the
decorative laminate sheets due to moisture.
Prevent spills and staining
Between kids, pets and kitchen spills, who remembers cleaning, right? Then try to cover it
up! Use coasters and transparent table covers wherever possible. This can prevent direct
contact of liquids with the laminates. You can also purchase surface and countertop
coatings for the same. Additionally, you can install high gloss laminate sheets as they are
easy to clean. Never place pots and pans removed from the stove or oven directly onto
kitchen laminate sheets. Fire resistant properties are a good way to prevent damage on your
kitchen surfaces.
Avoid chemicals
Got a nice bottle of high bleach cleanser? Unfortunately, that won’t do your surfaces any
good. Many commercial products contain substances that may damage or discolour the
laminate sheets. Mild household glass and surface cleaners in smaller portions are
advisable. The following should never come in direct contact with your surfaces; if they do,
wipe off immediately and rinse the surface thoroughly:
- Coffee pot cleaners
- Drain cleaners
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Oven cleaners
- Rust removers
- Toilet bowl cleaners
- Any other product containing high portions of chemicals
Keep away from sunlight
Sunlight tans our skin, but it fades your laminates. Sunlight tends to cause fading and
crumpling of designs. That is why, as an added, Dorby Mica provides laminates with high
colour fastness to protect your surfaces.
Avoid scrubbing pads
Scrubbers made of bad plastic or metal can lead to scratches on your laminate surfaces.
Scratches destroy your designs.
Do not polish or wax
Polishing your decorative laminates can lead to residue and major permanent damage on
the designs. It can also lead to permanently trapping the grease on your decorative laminate
surface. Remember, laminates are not made by real wood. You can always get your hands
on Dorby Mica’s High Gloss laminate sheets for a polished finish.
Always use an insulated pads or trivets
Although decorative laminates are heat resistant to an extent, prolonged exposure to
temperatures over 135oC (275o F) may cause blistering or other damages to your wooden
laminate sheets. These pads and/or trivets absorb the heat, therefore saving your laminates
from getting damaged. That is why, Dorby Mica has fire resistant properties.
Manage Accidental Spills
Coffee and tea spills are common at home or work spaces. In moments of urgent deadlines or tea time with friends, these spills are inevitable. Prefer using coasters for the same.
In case of spills on kitchen laminate sheets, clean the surface immediately with a damp
cloth.
Heat producing kitchens appliances like coffee makers and toaster ovens should not be
placed beneath laminated cabinets. Excess heat and moisture from these appliances can
damage laminate sheets on cabinets. If you wish to opt for fire resistant properties, flip
through Dorby Mica’s laminate collection.
In case of major damages, there is no option but to replace that sheet of laminate with a
new one. After all, they can only take so much of our everyday life spills, damages and
stains!
Hope these tips and DIYs help you save your delicate decorative laminate sheets from
harm’s way. Try to follow these techniques and your laminates will live for longer! In case
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