Italian kitchen care | Kitchen maintenance

Wooden or veneered facades and kitchen elements

Careful cleaning with a damp cloth and then wipe dry. It is forbidden to clean with detergents and sprays that are not intended to care for wooden surfaces, because they can damage the paint surface. It is also necessary to wipe the drops of water and steam - to prevent erasing paint, especially on the facades under the sink. It is strictly prohibited to clean with the use of products that contain solvent (acetone, ammonia and other aggressive substances).

Laminated facades and parts of the kitchen
Cleaning - with a damp cloth or sponge using special non-abrasive detergents, which do not contain solvents.

Lacquered facades and kitchen elements
Careful cleaning with a damp cloth or using a special liquid detergent. After use, be sure to wipe with a damp cloth and wipe thoroughly. The use of abrasive detergents or products containing alcohol or solvents (acetone, ammonia, trichloro-ethylene, etc.) is prohibited.

Glass facades and facades with glass in a wooden frame
Care of glass facades corresponds to the care of mirrors and windows. Cleaning with a special cloth and a tool that does not leave streaks. When cleaning glass, the use of abrasives and gels that are not intended for glass and metal surfaces is contraindicated (the glass facades along the contour have a metal frame). The glass facades of the Arredo3 kitchens are made of tempered glass, 4 mm thick, are taped with a trauma protective film on the back.

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Сountertops
Laminated, artificial stone or acrylic laminate countertops, as well as tile countertops should be cleaned with a damp cloth or using an ordinary detergent. Abrasive products must be avoided.
It is prohibited to steam cook the worktop for fugues, it is better to use a special gel on the tiles to remove limescale.

Stainless steel countertops are subject to the formation of limescale, which is contained in running water. Today there is a sufficient amount of special cleaning agents that easily remove plaque. Do not use detergents that contain chlorine and its compounds, as well as abrasive cleaners (cream, powder cleaners, metal sponges and paddles, etc.), because stainless steel is very sensitive to scratches.

To clean countertops made of marble, granite and agglomerate, it is allowed to use only water or soap solution, avoid various liquid detergents. On countertops made of natural stone, it is very important to immediately remove dirt, while the stain is fresh, because after a while various substances can penetrate into the pores of the natural material. In the event of stains or stains on the stone surface, it is enough to wipe the counter with a sponge with a solution of soda and water, leave for a few minutes, then wash off with a damp cloth. In addition, the countertop of natural stone is extremely important 1-2 times a year (depending on the intensity of use) to process using special water-repellent agents that cover the pores and prevent the penetration of liquids.

Kitchen sinks
On care of sinks (from stainless steel, an artificial stone, acryle and so forth) - the maintenance instruction corresponds to care of a table-top from a similar material.
An important addition is that under a stainless steel sink one cannot keep open the box or bottle with detergents or chemicals containing acids in order to prevent oxidation and corrosion of stainless steel due to chemical evaporation.

Chairs and tables
Cleaning table tops is similar to the instructions for the care of work surfaces of similar material. For wooden, veneered or veneered tabletops, see the instructions for the care of wooden facades.
It is recommended sometimes to check the bolts that fix the legs of the tables and chairs.
Chairs made of wood or lacquered - instruction corresponds to the care of wooden and varnished facades.

For chairs with a metal frame, normal cleaning with a damp cloth dampened with a little water is recommended. The use of abrasive detergents (creams, powders, which include ammonia, trichloro-ethylene and other aggressive means) is prohibited. Cleaning the seat from natural or artificial straw is practically not required, but to extend the life it is recommended to cover the seat with a pillow.
It must be remembered: kitchen tables and chairs are contraindicated for use outdoors, if they are not intended for this. During operation, chairs and tables should stand steadily, with four legs on the floor.

Caring for tables and chairs

Kitchen components and components
Facade hinges: to increase the life of the hinge hinges - not recommended