Zodiaq maintenance

ZODIAQ MAINTENANCE
Routine Care
With simple care, Zodiaq will retain its radiant, lustrous appearance for many years. For routine cleaning, use a damp white cloth and, if necessary, a small amount of non-bleach, non-abrasive liquid household cleanser or a household vinegar/water solution (always follow the manufacturer's dilution instructions).
Even though Zodiaq resists permanent staining when exposed to liquids (such as wine, vinegar, tea, emon juice and soda) or fruits and vegetables, wipe up food and liquid spills as soon as possible. For stubborn spills, use a household vinegar cleaner together with a non-abrasive cleaning pad.Rinse thoroughly to remove any residue and dry with a white paper towel or a white cloth. Repeat if necessary. Avoid using cleansers that contain bleach. Always follow the cleaner manufacturer's use instructions and exercise proper care when handling and storing any cleaning products.
Spills
Sometimes spills occur and dry on the worktop. Materials that harden as they dry, such as gum, food
containing natural dyes (mustard, curry etc.), grease, nail polish or paint etc., should be removed by
gently scraping away the residue material with a blunt plastic scraper. Then the guartz surface shoulc
be cleaned with a household vinegar/water solution (always follow the manufacturer's dilution
instructions) or with a non-abrasive cleaning pad together with a non-bleach, non-abrasive liguid
household cleanser and rinsed thoroughly with clean water. Surface should be dried with a clean
white paper towel or white cloth.
Repeat if necessary with a household vinegar cleaner.
Permanent markers/inks and some chemicals, solvents or dyes may cause permanent discolouration
to the surface and should be avoided.
Should these agents come into contact with the surface, wipe up immediately and rinse with plenty
of water. Then clean with a household vinegar cleaner.
If stain persists, the supplier and/or installer of the Zodiaq guartz surfaces should be contacted for
further assistance.
Cuts or scratches
Quartz is one of the hardest materials in nature. That's why the Zodiag surface will not easily scratch or chip. The use of a cutting board is nevertheless recommended.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Resistance to heat
Quartz is one of the hardest materials in nature, which ensures that a Zodiag surface will withstand limited exposure to normal cooking temperatures from pots, pans and dishes. To maintain the natural beauty of Zodiaq, DuPont recommends that hot skillets or roasting pans are not put directly onto the surface but placed on a trivet or hot pad instead.
Resistance to stains and chemicals
Zodiag is non-porous, so spills and stains are not absorbed into the surface, making it stain-resistant However, certain aggressive chemicals, solvents or dyes, especially paint removers, car battery liquid or furniture strippers, may cause permanent damage to a Zodiaq surface. Products containing bleach, permanent markers and printing inks should also be avoided.