How do you maintain your decorative panels?
A soft cloth, some lukewarm water and an all-purpose cleaner will get you a long way. You really don't need any special products. Read our tips to clean and maintain your surfaces. This will keep your panels looking great!
Use the correct maintenance products
Which are the best maintenance products for cleaning wooden panelling products such as melamine, HPL (laminate) and lacquered MDF? Well, glass cleaner and all-purpose cleaner are great choices.
Please note: avoid washing-up liquid. This contains oil to protect the skin. The result? It may leave a film on your panels that will become visible over time.
In addition, do not use abrasive products, as they can damage the surface, and do not use corrosive products or products containing hydrogen peroxide, as they can leave pale spots on your panels.
Want to find out more? Read our maintenance instructions for more information about the different types of maintenance products.
A spotless surface in 5 steps
Time to roll up your sleeves! With our step-by-step plan, your surface will look like new in no time.
1. Remove large amounts of dirt or dust (if present) with a soft brush or dry cloth and make the surface as clean as possible.
2. Use a sponge or microfibre (lint-free) cloth to clean the surface. Mix all-purpose cleaner with water, or spray glass cleaner directly onto the surface.
3. Gently rub the maintenance product into the surface and leave it to take effect (max. 5 minutes).
4. Rinse the surface thoroughly with lukewarm water to remove all traces of the cleaning product.
5. Wipe the surface dry with a soft, dry cloth to avoid streaking.
What if your panels still aren’t completely spotless after an initial clean? In this case, repeat all 5 steps.
How do you maintain decorative MDF?
Decorative MDF panels are finished on both sides with a high-quality transparent lacquer layer. Thanks to this transparent lacquer, the panels are stain-resistant and therefore easy to maintain.
A soft cloth, some lukewarm water and an all-purpose or glass cleaner will also get you a long way with decorative MDF.
Also be careful during processing
Your panelling products may come into contact with dust and glue during processing. It is best to remove dust with a soft brush or an airbrush.
Glue residues are best removed immediately, before the glue has dried and hardened. Do this with lukewarm water and a soft cloth.If necessary, apply a DN type plastic cleaner using a soft, clean cloth or directly to the surface in the event of multiple stains. Allow the product to take effect for a maximum of 5 minutes, rinse with lukewarm water and dry with a soft towel. This will ensure that the product has been removed.
After all, prevention is always better than cure. Use tape to protect your surface when gluing HPL to a substrate. How handy is that?!
How should you clean these types of stains?
Check out these one-minute-videos:
Day-to-day maintenance
Stubborn stains
White streaks
Dust
Micro-scratches
Glue residues
Request maintenance advice from your Unilin expert
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