5 Easy Ways to Maintain Your Porcelain Benchtop (And What Not to Do)
5 Easy Ways to Maintain Your Porcelain Benchtop (And What Not to Do)
The benchtop is often the focal point of your entire kitchen. Done right, it has the potential to elevate the value and appeal of your home. Archant offers a diverse array of benchtop designs to take your kitchen to a whole new level.
Having said that, it’s important to learn the best ways to care for your new surface. It doesn’t take all that much to keep your benchtop looking great. To help set you on the right track, we’ve detailed the five essential maintenance considerations. By the end of this article, you’ll know exactly how to care for your porcelain benchtop.
1) Routine Care and Maintenance for Porcelain Benchtops
All you need to clean your porcelain benchtop is a damp cloth and a mild cleanser. All over New Zealand, our customers report great success with just a touch of warm water and dish soap. Porcelain benchtops are truly that easy to maintain.
A soft sponge could also work well, but it’s best to use one that’s dedicated to surface cleaning. This would be a more hygienic way to go.
2) Removing Stubborn Spills and Stains from Porcelain Surfaces
Liquids like coffee, tea, and red wine present a unique challenge due to their acidic nature. With these substances, it’s best to clean the surface as soon as possible and rinse with warm water. The same is true for any citrus juices. If you leave these spills for too long, they can leave behind a sticky residue.
Should this occur, you may need to purchase a special cleaning solution that’s designed for porcelain. Be sure to avoid any abrasive pads or products with scratching agents in them. These can harm the finish of the benchtop in a way that’s very difficult to repair.
3) Working with Hot Cookware on Porcelain Benchtops
Archant’s porcelain benchtops are amazingly resistant to thermal shock. You can place hot pans directly on the surface from the stove. This is a great convenience as you don’t have to worry about burning your bench.
Even with this robust durability, some manufacturers still recommend using trivets to preserve your bench over the long term. This isn’t an absolute requirement, but it can be good practice to make sure your benchtop stands the test of time.
4) Preventing Scratches with Porcelain Surfaces
Porcelain benchtops are highly resistant to scratches, but not entirely impervious to them. There is one thing to watch out for in particular: ceramic knives! Due to the hard makeup of their blades, it’s possible to scratch your porcelain benchtop with these. The easy workaround is to use a cutting board when working with these popular knives.
5) Avoiding Chips and Cracks with Your Porcelain Bench
The two areas most prone to chips and cracks on any benchtop are the corners and edges. This is true with porcelain benches as well. Avoid applying hard pressure or using strong force in these delicate spots.
For example, breaking up a bag of frozen veggies on the edge of the bench can do real damage. Should this happen, it can most likely be repaired, but why risk that in the first place? To be on the safe side, we also recommend that you refrain from standing on the bench as that can potentially cause it to crack.
The Many Benefits of Porcelain Benchtops
There you have the top five easy ways to keep your porcelain benchtop looking great. This is an ideal time to recap some of the benefits of using this surface in your kitchen. Some of the features we love about porcelain benchtops are as follows:
Ultra-high heat resistance
The hottest pans from your hob will never be an issue as Archant Porcelain is resistant to thermal stress and ultra-high temperatures.
Guaranteed to never fade
Our porcelain is colour stable due to its use of proven digital manufacturing processes. It will maintain its appearance over its entire life span.
Superior stain resistance
Our porcelain stoneware is a mixture of natural raw materials, so it does not stain or yellow as it contains no resins. Due to its non-porous nature, cleaning up day to day spills is simple and easy. It is also food-safe, hygienic, and does not require sealing.
Exceptional scratch resistance
Using a sophisticated blend of natural raw materials and proprietary technologies, our porcelain has a near un-scratchable surface.
Limitless possibilities
Large format slabs (3200 x 1600mm) in 6 and 12mm thicknesses mean you can consider all your kitchen’s components, fully customized to your style.
Lifetime peace of mind
Peace of mind comes as standard with Archant Porcelain. Not only is it produced to the highest possible standards it also offers a lifetime warranty.
Additional Support
Now that you’ve learned the main ways to take care of your benchtop, you’ll likely enjoy a lifetime of trouble-free use. If, however, you have any other questions about caring for your porcelain benchtop, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Our experienced team is ready to help and support you.
Additional Recommended Reading:
Porcelain Benchtops: Do They Make Sense for You?
How Do You Repair a Damaged Stone Benchtop?
Top 5 Porcelain Benchtop Problems and Solutions
