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Articles By Syndicated Columnist
Dan Thomas
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Countertops And Basins
Bathroom countertops get covered with just about anything you can
think of. In the majority of homes, countertops are made up of materials like,
cultured marble, plastic laminate, and ceramic tile. Since these materials are
strong, they are simple to clean.
Cultured Marble
Cultured marble looks like genuine marble, but it is much simpler to take
care of. Do not use steel-wool pads or abrasive cleaners; since they tend to
scratch the surface of your countertop, and this will make keeping it clean
difficult.
Plastic Laminate
Plastic laminate countertops are extremely durable if you do not abuse
them. Plastic laminate countertops do have their limitations. They are made up
of thin layers of plastic place over craft paper and overlaid on plywood or
particleboard. With most plastic laminates, the color is only in the top
layer. The surface is also laid on, that is why plastic laminate countertops
cannot be repaid if it is damaged. Applying a light layer of furniture wax
will brighten and protect your plastic laminate countertop.
Use a scrubbing pad with a sponge on one side and fiber on the other side
to clean plastic laminate countertops. Dampen the scrubbing pad with a little
water; the fiber side of the pad is abrasive enough to remove messy smears and
other types of dirt. Turn the pad over, and use the side with the sponge on it
to wipe the countertop dry.
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