Solid Surface Cleaning Advice

How to Keep Your Space Sparkling: The Benefits of Hygienic Solid Surfaces

Solid Surface Cleaning Advice to help keep your home or workspace sparkling clean.

It has never been easier, thanks to the magic of Solid Surface material, to keep your home or workspace in pristine condition. These non-porous surfaces, like Corian, HIMACS, and Staron, are designed to make your cleaning routine easier by preventing dirt and bacteria from getting a foothold. If you’re sprucing up kitchen or bathroom surfaces, these hygienic materials offer a practical solution for maintaining a spotless environment. Ideal for both residential and commercial spaces, options like Hanex, Durasein, and Tristone bring a touch of elegance while ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness.

Ready to learn more about how these surfaces can transform your cleaning game?

The Magic of Non-Porous Surfaces

Non-porous surfaces are changing the game when it comes to cleanliness and hygiene. These materials offer unique benefits that make them ideal for various applications, from kitchens to healthcare facilities. Let’s explore what makes these surfaces so special and why they’re becoming increasingly popular.

Easy Cleaning Explained

Non-porous surfaces are designed to repel liquids and prevent bacteria from penetrating the material. This characteristic makes them incredibly easy to clean and maintain.

The smooth, seamless nature of these surfaces means that dirt and grime have nowhere to hide. A simple wipe with a damp cloth is often all that’s needed to keep them looking spotless.

Solid Surface materials like Corian, HIMACS, and Staron are perfect examples of non-porous surfaces that excel in easy cleaning. Their non-absorbent properties ensure that stains don’t set in, making them ideal for high-traffic areas.

Understanding Hygienic Materials

Hygienic materials are those that actively resist the growth and spread of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms. This property is crucial in environments where cleanliness is paramount.

Solid Surface materials are inherently hygienic due to their non-porous nature. They don’t provide a breeding ground for harmful microbes, which is why they’re often used in healthcare settings.

The key to their hygiene lies in their composition. These materials are typically made from a blend of natural minerals and high-performance acrylics, creating a surface that’s not only durable but also resistant to microbial growth.

Ideal Applications for Solid Surfaces

Solid Surface has found its way into various settings due to its versatility and hygienic properties. From residential kitchens to commercial bathrooms, these materials are proving their worth in maintaining cleanliness and aesthetics.

Kitchen Surfaces: A Hygienic Choice

In the kitchen, hygiene is of utmost importance. Solid surfaces provide an ideal solution for countertops, backsplashes, and even sinks.

These materials are food-safe and resist the growth of bacteria, making them perfect for food preparation areas. Their non-porous nature means that even stubborn stains from red wine or curry can be easily wiped away.

Solid surfaces in kitchens also offer seamless integration, eliminating joints where dirt and bacteria could accumulate. This feature not only enhances hygiene but also creates a sleek, modern look.

Bathroom Surfaces: Maintaining Cleanliness

Bathrooms are another area where Solid Surface shines. The humid environment of a bathroom can be challenging for many materials, but solid surfaces remain unaffected.

These surfaces are resistant to mould and mildew, common problems in bathrooms. Their non-porous nature means that water simply beads on the surface, making it easy to wipe away.

From vanity tops to shower walls, Solid Surface provides a durable and easy-to-clean solution for bathroom design. They can even be thermoformed to create unique shapes and seamless shower enclosures.

So, how do you clean Solid Surface?

Solid Surface is so easy to keep clean, as it is entirely non porous, and stain resistant. This article shares Solid Surface cleaning advice, giving a detailed description of how to easily clean the material in a short period of time. In a nutshell, you can clean Solid Surface using household cleaner, and if tackling more stubborn marks, Bar Keepers Friend, and the surface would be returned to its former glory.

You can also download our handy guide here, that contains guidance about how to keep your Solid Surface worktop last for years.

Hopefully this has been useful, but if you would like to discuss more, please contact us, email us, or give us a call on 01277 263603.

Learn to really love your Solid Surface worktops. 

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Nicola Barden is the Managing Director of BSF Solid Surfaces Ltd, with 26 years experience under her belt. She is also a wife, mother to her autistic son, and has three crazy cats and one loopy dog. She enjoys training at the gym, dancing, reading, nature walks and being out and about.

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