Hartson-Kennedy Laminate Cleaning

Steps for Everyday Cleaning

1. 1. Use a clean, damp, non-abrasive cotton cloth and a mild liquid detergent or household cleaner. Clean the soiled area using a rotating motion.
   2. Next, rinse with clean water, using a clean, non-abrasive cotton cloth. Take care not to flood the laminate, especially near seams.
   3. Dry the surface with a soft, clean, non-abrasive cotton cloth.

Do Use:

• • Liquid dish soap like Dawn^®
  • Fantastik^® All Purpose Cleaner
  • Formula 409^®
  • Pine-Sol^®(original formula)
  • Windex^®
  • Glass Plus^®
  • Mr. Clean^®
  • Isopropyl Alchol (Isopropanol)
  • Non-abrasive cotton cloth (microfiber) or nylon-bristle brush

Don’t Use:

• • Abrasive pads – like scouring powders, steel wool, Scotch-Brite^™ and sandpaper
  • Abrasive cleaners like scouring powders, Ajax^®, Comet^®, Magic Eraser
  • Acidic or Alkali based Cleansers*
  • Drain cleaners containing lye*
  • Oven cleaners on an unprotected countertop*
  • Rust removers*
  • Toilet bowl cleaners*

*If the above cleansers contact your laminate surface, wipe up immediately, wash surface with Liquid dish soap like Dawn^®, rinse, and dry.

Removing Tough Stains

1. 1. Apply a recommended cleanser and allow it to draw out the stain.
      • • Acetone
        • Rubbing alcohol (isopropyl)
        • Ethanol
   2. Clean using a rotating motion. If a cotton cloth or sponge doesn’t do the trick, try using a nylon-bristle brush.
   3. Rinse with water and dry the surface. Remember, it is important to remove all cleanser from the surface.

Removing persistent stains

1. 1. Create a paste of baking soda and water and apply with a soft bristled brush. *

*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.

1. 2. Apply the bleach or nail polish remover to your laminate surface*
   3. 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.

Recommended products and cleaning tools for different situations