How to Clean Stains On Solid Surface

Removing stains from any surface in the home is critical for the health of the entire family. They are a magnet for insects, molds, and bacteria so it is a good idea to get rid of them quickly. Furthermore, stains also destroy the aesthetic value of your home so that removing them is important if you want to keep your house looking beautiful and clean. Unfortunately, some surfaces are a bit difficult to clean than others depending on the material used to make them. Solid surfaces are an example of areas that are harder to clean once stained because the material used to make them are less responsive to conventional cleaning methods than fabrics. More specifically, solid surfaces are a type of synthetic stone with various colors. People like them because they look good when clean and they are strong. You may like them too so here are a few tips on how you can keep them clean by removing any stains on them. 


Use an appropriate soap solution for your solid surface. 
Companies make different types of counter-tops for different purposes and target markets. They come with a variety of unique properties based on the way the manufacturer made them and for what purpose. For example, the three most common solid surfaces are those with a matte, semi-gloss, and high-gloss finish. Using a strong soap solution on a high-gloss finish can ruin the surface of the counter-top making it appear grotesque even when it is clean. Conversely, using an unusually mild soap detergent on the solid surface might not lead to the removal of the stain. Therefore, the first step in removing stains from such areas is to determine the type of counter-top you have. Only when you do that, will you know the right kind of soap solution you need to do the job. You should ask your manufacturer or a cleaning expert if you are unable to type of surface you intend to clean. 



Go about the cleaning process in a systematic way. 
Cleaning a surface is not as simple as most people think it is. It takes a bit of skill to understand what step comes before the other so that you do not make the problem worse than it already is. For instance, you should first gather the materials necessary for the job substituting a non-ammonia window cleaner for a soap solution if you do not have the latter. Take dry clean cloth and put it into the soap solution or the non-ammonia window cleaner. Wipe the surface that has the stain with this wet cloth in a circular motion. Repeat this circular motion until the stain is no longer there. If it disappears, then rinse the area with a clean dry cloth. You can repeat this procedure as a daily means of keeping the solid surface clean from normal stains. 

The use of specialized cleaning solutions is also a possibility. 
Some stains are tougher than others and using a circular motion with a wet dry cloth will not work even if you use a strong cleaning solution. In this case, you need stain removers that are just as tough as or tougher than the stain you intend to remove. Take the abrasive cleaner and gently spread it over the stained area and leave it as it is for about ten minutes. Take a sponge or scrubber depending on how strong you believe the stain to be and rub it against the area in a circular motion. Keep rubbing the surface until the stains disappear. You should use an appropriate abrasive solution that will not be too tough on your solid surface. For example, oven or floor stripper cleaners may be too strong for your counter-top because they contain harsh chemical substances that can destroy the sheen of your solid surface. Contact a cleaning agent for advice on the most appropriate abrasive agent if you are unable to decide on one. 

Use a disinfectant on your counter-top regularly.
The kitchen and the washrooms are normally a hotbed of germs and other microorganisms and that is why you have to be very careful with these areas. Solid surfaces, mostly found in the kitchen, can hold a great number of disease-causing microorganisms unless you deal with them properly. You can so that by disinfecting them every time you clean the counter-top. Doing so is easy and it only takes a minute or two of your time. What you should have in hand is a bleach solution. You can use household bleach for this endeavor. First, immerse a clean dry cloth into an equal amount of bleach and water. Then apply this damp cloth to the stained area. That is it. You can also opt for kitchen wipes in case you do not have any bleach. Disinfecting your counter-top in this way is important as it helps you to remove any stubborn remnants of the stains you have tried to remove initially.



Remember to always rinse your solid surface thoroughly. 
Counter-tops are pretty to look at because of their gloss and color. Once you remove the stains and then disinfect the area, then this pretty sheen disappear. However, you can make it come back by simply rinsing the solid surface. Rinsing also helps you to remove any hard water that may be on the counter-top after you disinfected it. To rinse a solid surface is quite easy. You just rub the surface with a cloth dipped in clean water. Then you can complete the process by drying the surface with a clean dry cloth.

These are all the tips you need to know when it comes to this aspect of cleaning your home and as such, you now know how to clean stains on solid surface. Use these tips to keep your solid surface free from stains in addition to maintaining its aesthetic appeal to you and your family members. However, it is also important to contact experts on this matter as often as you can. Professional cleaners can save you a lot of time, money, and effort when it comes to such household chores. Hire an expert cleaner today and you will be happy that you did so. 

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