How to Remove Stains from DuPont's White Corian

White Corian is a popular countertop material in kitchens across America and the world. Made by DuPont, Corian is a durable material that is known for its ability to repel stains. However, from time to time Corian will end up with stains and other surface problems. This article will look at ways to remove these stains from white Corian as well as other colors.

DuPont Corian comes with a warranty against manufacturer defects. Check with DuPont or your retailer for more information on this warranty. Uses of some cleaning methods will void your warranty so check everything out with the manufacturer before beginning.

DuPont recommends that Corian, whether white Corian or another color, to be wiped clean and to be dried after any spills or other use. Substances drying on Corian or other surfaces will result in residue that will cause the surface to be dulled. Simple soapy water is recommended by DuPont for cleaning white Corian of most substances. Commercially available products will also work to clean the surface of Corian.

One problem that many people face is hard water stains. Hard water is simply water with a high mineral content. The evaporation of hard water on Corian and other surfaces leaves behind mineral deposits that can be difficult to remove. When cleaning hard water stains from Corian, DuPont recommends the use of CLR or Lime-A-Way. Both CLR and Lime-A-Way are available at numerous retailers including grocery stores, hardware stores, and others.

For other stains, DuPont recommends the use of Deep Cleaner for DuPont Corian from Stone Care International. Stone Care International's website (stonecare.com) states that the use of Deep Cleaner for DuPont Corian does not require the use of abrasive cleaning materials as the Deep Cleaner penetrates stains to loosen and remove them. Deep Cleaner is available direct from Stone Care or at Home Depot and other retailers.

DuPont lists ways to repair Corian that has been damaged physically on their website. Scratches from knives and other minor damage can be fixed per these instructions. For more information on maintenance, cleaning, and other information go direct to DuPont's website (http://www2.dupont.com/Surfaces/en_US/products/corian/corian_care.html).

While the internet is filled with homemade cleaning recipes for Corian, the use of these may well damage the Corian more than clean it. Follow the manufacturer's instruction for cleaning large and expensive items such as Corian and other products, especially those that are still under a warranty. If you are unsatisfied with the performance of your Corian contact the retailer and manufacturer before taking matters into your own hands that may only make the problem worse.