Hartson-Kennedy Laminate Cleaning

Steps for Everyday Cleaning

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. 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.

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.

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 Tools per Situation

Brand Recommendations for Disinfectants