CARE GUIDE
Kitchen Care & Maintenance Guide
The right way to clean and maintain a kitchen depends entirely on what it's made of. Here's how to look after the most common NZ kitchen materials, so your finish lasts as long as it's meant to.
Benchtop Care by Material
| Material | Daily Care | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Laminate | Wipe clean with a damp cloth. | Direct heat - always use trivets or heat pads for hot pans and dishes. |
| Engineered Stone | Non-porous and never needs sealing; wipe clean with a damp cloth. | Direct heat. Always use a trivet or heat pad; never put a hot pan straight on the surface. |
| Porcelain | Wipe clean and follow the slab supplier's care instructions. | Direct hot cookware; use a trivet. Protect edges from heavy impacts. |
| Natural granite (if already fitted) | Clean gently; check periodically whether resealing is needed, following your supplier's instructions. | Abrasive scourers and direct hot cookware; use a trivet. |
Engineered stone is non-porous, so unlike natural stone options it never needs periodic sealing to stay stain-resistant.
Caring for Cabinetry & Hardware
Wipe spills promptly rather than leaving moisture sitting against cabinetry edges or seams, particularly around sinks and dishwashers. Soft-close hinges and drawer runners are designed to be used gently - they don't need force, and slamming a soft-close door or drawer works against the mechanism rather than with it. Avoid harsh abrasive cleaners on painted or laminate cabinet fronts; a damp cloth with mild detergent is sufficient for everyday cleaning.
Sink Care
Rinse and dry stainless steel sinks after use to avoid water spotting, and avoid leaving steel wool or other rusting metal objects sitting in the basin. For a composite sink, follow its maker's guide, rinse and dry it, and avoid pouring boiling water into a cold, empty sink or dropping heavy items into the bowl.
When to Call a Professional
Contact us if a door is out of alignment, a runner fails or a benchtop join opens. We can assess the cause and the applicable warranty. Our 10-year workmanship warranty covers cabinetry and installation when we arrange installation. Hardware, benchtops and other supplied products carry their supplier's warranty; normal wear and accidental damage are excluded.
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