Dekton Worktops: Care and Manufacturing
How to Care for Dekton
Dekton is strong and requires little maintenance. However, to ensure it lasts long and looks as good as new, here are the tips to care for it:
- Cleaning: To daily clean it, use a soft cloth and mild dish soap with water. Do not use chemical cleaners or rough sponges that can scratch the surface.
- Stain Removal: Apply a non-abrasive cleanser on tough stains. For instance, baking soda and water solution is effective in removing stains without scratching.
- Heat Resistance: Dekton is resistant to heat but always utilize the use of trivets or heat mats to never have hot pots or pans on the surface so as not to cause thermal shock.
- Scratch Resistance: Very resistant to scratches, although cutting boards should be used when cutting food to keep the surface in its natural condition.
- Avoid Harsh Chemicals: Avoid from using bleach, oven cleaners, or other abrasive chemicals on your Dekton surface because they can damage it eventually.
How Dekton is Made
Dekton is produced by a highly advanced combination of raw materials employed in glass, porcelain, and quartz surface manufacturing. Its production involves a few critical steps:
- Raw Material Selection: Raw materials of high quality, such as glass, quartz, and porcelain, are mixed and selected carefully.
- Particle Sintering: The raw material mixture is exposed to high-pressure sintering that densifies it into a tight, ultra-tight surface.
- High-Temperature Firing: The sintered item is subsequently fired at high temperatures (greater than 1200°C), causing the particles to melt into one another, creating a solid, pore-free surface.
- Cooling and Finishing: The slabs cool slowly following firing to prevent thermal shock. They are textured or polished in order to achieve the desired finish.
- Quality Control: Each slab undergoes rigorous quality control checks to ensure that it meets the high standards required for Dekton surfaces.
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