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Mon, Feb 21, 11 at 10:29
| We have fairly new formica countertops, about 3 years old. They are a granite-like pattern with a medium (not glossy) texture. Recently we have noticed a tan colored film on the top in areas that are susceptible to standing water, like behind the sink. We have tried the usual methods to remove the film: soapy water, glass cleaner, vinegar, but the film returns after about a day. The film does NOT have any texture, we cannot feel it on the surface, but it is unsightly. I have thought about using something like CLR, but wanted to get a few suggestions and opinions before taking this step. |
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| I would try gently rubbing it with a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. Another approach, if you can't remove the stain, would be to polish the Formica with a paste wax (car wax). Could you take a photo of the area and post it here? |
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- Posted by mike_kaiser (My Page) on Wed, Feb 23, 11 at 11:48
| Have you considered contacting the manufacturer of the laminate and asking for their help? They should know what cleaners work best with their product. |
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- Posted by trancegemini_wa (My Page) on Thu, Feb 24, 11 at 4:23
| It's sounds like calcium build up from the water? CLR is probably the only thing that will shift it. |
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| Try using hot vinegar. Put a couple layers of paper toweling over the spot and saturate it with the vinegar. Let it sit for an hour or longer. Re-wet if necessary. |
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