Product Care

WOOD:   

Removing dust:  

 Dust buildup, which is made up of small airborne particles, may scratch or dull the surface if not removed correctly.  Simply wipe the surface with a cloth dampened with a non-wax cleaning polish or mild detergent.

Cleaning:

Fingerprints, cooking fumes, smoking residue, etc. accumulate on any finished surface.  None of these contaminants will harm your finish, but they should be periodically removed to restore the finish to its original luster.  Just wipe the surface with a cloth dampened with a non-wax containing polish or mild detergent solution.  Avoid the use of ammonia based products or silicone oils as they may cause damage if used over a long period of time.  Your finish is durable and resistant to most household spills.  However, spills should be wiped up promptly to avoid potential problems.  Excessive, prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, high temperatures and high humidity can cause damage to both the finish and the wood itself.  These should be avoided.  Following these simple steps will keep your finished item looking like new for many years.

 Colour:

Colour and grain variations, mineral streaks, knots and blemishes naturally occur in all wood species.  These traits are not defects and a single sample cannot represent all natural variations.  There will also be colour and grain variations between solid door rails and veneer door panels.  We at Kirkwood utilize a higher quality finishing technique which is meant to enhance these colour variations as we believe it adds to the natural beauty of the finished product

VINYL:  

Vinyl is a very durable finish and can be cleaned with warm water and a mild detergent.  Avoid use of corrosive or abrasive cleaners which could scratch and/or damage the surface.  It is extremely important to avoid heat damage to your vinyl.  It is recommended that you open drawers/doors beside your oven when using the self clean feature and that toasters, coffee pots, etc. be pulled out from underneath the cabinets during use.

LAMINATE:

Follow the guidelines of your specific laminate manufacturer which have been provided to you along with their warranty information at the time of laminate selection.

MARBLE & GRANITE:

It is the client's responsibility to obtain use, care and warranty information for their specific product directly from the stone supplier at the time you choose your product.             

SPECIAL NOTES:

It is extremely important that the height of your conventional range be adjusted on installation to be above the height of the countertop.  If this adjustment is not made, use of the range can result in damage to the countertop.

Do not overload your drawers and/or roll out shelves.  If you have any questions regarding their weight tolerances or require additional support, please speak to your designer.