Door Maintenance

Timber, Painted, Foil & Vinyl Doors

1. Do not use wax-furniture polish, abrasive or aggressive cleaners, bleach or other hypochlorite (chlorine) based cleaners, multipurpose cleaners, dilutes, acetone, alcohol, solvent or similar products on the door, as this will damage the surface; Additionally wax and polishes leave a residue build up as it’s difficult to remove.
2. Only use a 5% soap, 95% water (liquid soap) solution, wiping with a damp (not wet) cloth, finally drying with a soft clean cloth only.
3. Ensure all cooking splashes are wiped immediately with a damp cloth; and
4. Dust with a soft cloth only.
5. Never use any abrasive pads or abrasive cleaners on the furniture. Spills and condensation on the fascias/panels should be cleaned and dried immediately.

Timber & Veneered Doors

1. Cleaning: when cleaning timber doors you must follow the pattern of the grain. It is advisable to use a damp (not wet) cloth to remove fingerprints and marks, followed at once with a clean and dry soft cloth.
2. Moisture: excess moisture can damage a timber product - it is recommended that susceptible areas such as around the sink are thoroughly maintained and kept dry at all times.
3. Light: timber changes colour when exposed to light. Light, lacquered surfaces also have a certain tendency to “yellow with age” depending on the exposure to light. The species of timber and intensity of exposure will affect the rate of change. Due to this we recommend that timber samples be changed regularly. 
4. It is advised that colour change is taken into consideration when replacing or fitting new doors sometime after the original kitchen has been installed.

PVC & High Gloss Finished Doors

1. PVC/Lacquer coated products are manufactured from the highest quality materials. Please be careful not to puncture the PVC/melamine lacquered surface of your panels. These should be kept dry in order to prevent moisture ingress.
2. Moisture: Periodically clean the interior and exterior surfaces of the door using a soft, damp cloth. Wipe dry all surfaces after cleaning.
3. Use only cleaning agents that are intended for the materials used in your kitchen. Avoid any agents that contain ammonia, alcohol, bleach or an abrasive.
4. If the surface of the product is exposed to any oil based substance (for example olive oil, butter, margarine or cooking oil), the spillage must be wiped away immediately to prevent staining. Grease marks caused by these oil-based products can easily be removed by use of a mild detergent, non-abrasive cleaner if used immediately after spillage has happened.
5. Abrasive cleaners are not recommended for this type of product. Do not expose the doors or panels to temperature in excess of 60°C (140°F) (Approximately the temperature of washing up water).
6. Light: If the doors are supplied with a protective film on the face they must not be directly exposed to sunlight. Once installation is complete, carefully remove the protective film from the front of the fascia. We also advise that colour change is taken into consideration when replacing or fitting new doors sometime after the original kitchen has been installed. 

Painted Doors

1. Cleaning: it is advisable to use a damp (not wet) cloth to remove fingerprints and marks, followed at once with a clean and dry soft cloth. Any form of furniture polish or other cleaning products should be avoided.
2. Light: painted finishes will change colour when exposed to light - the intensity of exposure will affect the rate of change. Due to this, we recommend that painted swatches and door samples be changed regularly.
3. We also advise that colour change is taken into consideration when replacing or fitting new doors sometime after the original kitchen has been installed.

Stained Doors

Our range of stains are protected by an application of lacquer.

1. Cleaning: it is advisable to use a damp (not wet) cloth to remove fingerprints and marks, followed at once with a clean and dry soft cloth.
2. Light: stained finishes will change colour when exposed to light - the intensity of exposure will affect the rate of change. Due to this, we recommend that stain swatches and door samples be changed regularly.
3. We also advise that colour change is taken into consideration when replacing or fitting new doors some time after the original kitchen has been installed. 

Sanded Doors

1. Cleaning: sanded products are unfinished and therefore the care of these doors will depend on the type of finish applied, eg paint, stain, wax etc., see above for care guidance.
   
   Please note your guarantee may be adversely affected if used for non-general domestic environments.