Maintenance

Thanks to its exceptional physical and chemical properties, COMPAC TECHNOLOGICAL QUARTZ only requires regular cleaning using a pH-neutral product or detergent, a rinse-off with water and drying with a kitchen cloth or paper towel.

As examples, here are some solutions to common problems:
 

• Grease stains: Dilute a small amount of detergent in water and rub the stain with a cloth. Then rinse off with water.
• Lime scale stains: Apply vinegar (or any other weak diluted acid) or specific non-abrasive cleaner for lime scale over the affected surface and leave to act for a minute. Then rinse off with water.
• Silicone stains: Dampen the area by applying a small dose of solvent (ethanol or similar). Scrape off using a razor blade, gently, to avoid scratching the surface.
• Metal and rust stains: Apply a small amount of hydrochloric acid. Leave to act for a few seconds, rinse off with plenty of water and dry.

Precautions

• Do not place COMPAC TECHNOLOGICAL QUARTZ in locations subject to intense direct sunlight or expose it to UV lighting.
• Do not regularly place on COMPAC TECHNOLOGICAL QUARTZ objects you have just taken off the fire (pots, pans, casseroles, etc.).
• Do not use water-repellents or sealers to bring out shine.
• Do not use stripping agents, caustic soda, degreasing products, or products with a pH over 10 or chlorine-based products. When using bleach or solvents, rinse with water as soon as possible to avoid prolonged contact with the surface.
• The surface of QUARTZ COMPAC must not be polished, either on floors or worktops.

STAIN RESISTANCE TESTS

COMMON STAINS RESULTS AFTER 12 HRS RESULTS AFTER 24 HRS ELIMINATION OF THE DEPOSIT INGESTIBLE LIQUIDS OR FOOD PRODUCTS OILS No alterations Remains of these products can be eliminated by wiping with a cloth wetted with a pH-neutral detergent cleaner NATURAL LEMON NATURAL TOMATO SOY SAUCE FRIED TOMATO SAUCE MUSTARD CHOCOLATE SYRUP WINE COFFEE INSTANT COFFEE CHOCOLATE COLA DRINK TEA CLEANING AND PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS IODINE SOLUTION AFTERSHAVE CONTACT LENS LIQUID TOOTHPASTE PEROXIDE AMMONIA DETERGENT BLEACH NAIL POLISH REMOVER No alterations Possible loss of gloss in very dark colors.   MERCUROCHROME Slight discoloration Stain can be removed by rubbing with a cloth wetted with soapy bleach. HAIR DYE Significant discoloration Under study OTHERS METALLIC OXIDES Persistent stains Rust stains can be eliminated by pouring a small amount of hydrochloric acid directly on and leaving to act for a few seconds. Rinse off with plenty of water and dry.

STAIN RESISTANCE TESTS

BLEACH Do not use for maintenance. If this product remains on the surface for over 12 hours, it may produce a loss of gloss. ALKALI CLEANING PRODUCTS WITH PH ABOVE 10 HYDROCHLORIC ACID DILUTED TO 2% or WEAK ACIDS May be used to eliminate a given stain, but after rubbing, eliminate the cleaning agent by rinsing with abundant water. SODIUM HYDROXIDE 2% Mol or WEAK ALKALIS TRICHLOROETHYLENE PAINT THINNERS ACETONE HYDROFLUORIC ACID Do not use under any circumstances. HYDROGEN IODIDE DICHLOROMETHANE NaOH – CAUSTIC SODA PAINT STRIPPER

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