How to Maintain a Corian Countertop?

Corian Acrylic Surface Cleaning and Care

Daily Care: Corian® is very easy to clean. To maintain its fresh and hygienic appearance, simply wipe up spills and stains with a damp cloth using soapy water, ammonia-based cleaners, or cream detergents, then dry with a soft cloth. Corian maintenance is that simple.

Routine Care: To preserve Corian®’s silky appearance, it is recommended to apply cream detergents over the entire surface in circular motions once or twice a month, then wipe with a damp cloth and polish with a dry, soft cloth. You can contact us for further guidance on Corian care.

For specialized cleaning steps for acrylic-based surfaces, refer to our Acrylic Countertop Cleaning Guide.

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Stains

Liquids and staining agents cannot penetrate Corian® but remain on the surface. To remove cigarette stains, pollen, cosmetic stains, and similar marks, use an ammonia-based cleaner or cream detergent, letting it sit for 5 minutes before wiping.

Scratches

Although durable, Corian® is not designed as a cutting surface. Minor scratches can be removed using scouring pads with powdered detergents. The final shine should always be restored using the Routine Care method. Corian maintenance is practical and simple.

Heat

Protect Corian® countertops from direct heat from appliances like hot pans, fryers, and irons by using trivets or heat pads.

Chemicals

Cleaning most strong household chemicals and specialized biochemical products with soapy water and wiping them off prevents adverse effects. Prolonged contact with paint removers, acid-based drain cleaners, acetone-based nail polish removers, concentrated acids, ketones, or chlorinated solvents may cause slight discoloration or surface damage.

Warranty

DuPont provides a two-stage warranty for Corian®: product and installation. The product warranty covers all Corian® products for 10 years against manufacturing defects from the date of sale. All Corian® installations by Quality Network members also have a 10-year limited installation warranty.

QUALITY NETWORK

DuPont has established a network of manufacturers called Quality Network to transform Corian® products into designer creations. These independent entities prioritize customer satisfaction and deliver the best solutions with Corian®.

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Common Household Stains

Daily Cleaning: A-B-C

• Vinegar, coffee, tea, lemon juice, vegetables, paints, ketchup → A-B-C-E-I
• Grease, solid fats, and oil residues → A-B-C-D-I
• Hard water deposits, soap, minerals → A-B-F-I
• Lily pollen, saffron, fine scratches, cigarette burns, shoe polish, ink, markers → A-B-C-E-I
• Mercurochrome, blood, red wine, perfume → A-B-C-D-E-I
• Nail polish → A-B-C-G-I
• Iron or rust → A-B-C-H-I
• Iodine, mold → A-B-C-E-I

Cleaning Methods:
A. Remove excess with a soft cloth.
B. Rinse the surface with warm water and dry with a soft cloth.
C. Use a damp cloth with cream detergent (e.g., Cif Cream).
D. Use a scouring pad with detergent or ammonia-based cleaner (e.g., Mr. Muscle).
E. Use a scouring pad with a small amount of bleach-containing cleaner, rinse multiple times with warm water, then dry with a soft cloth.
F. Use a scouring pad with standard limescale remover or vinegar, rinse, then dry.
G. Use a scouring pad with a non-acetone cleaner, rinse, then dry.
H. Use a scouring pad with metal or rust cleaner, rinse, then dry.
I. If stains persist, contact our Warranty Center or your Corian® supplier.

Always clean using circular motions.
Note: Failing to rinse off bleach-containing cleaners completely may discolor Corian®.

For all information regarding Corian maintenance, you can reach us and consult our experienced Corian technicians.