How do I remove CIGARETTE BURNS from cheap counters?

Question

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Well I know the counters are not GRANITE, so that's why I called them cheap.

I am not sure what the material is called. My friend worked as a counter manufacturer and he told me but I forgot.

I think its called Corcian or something like that. Anyway, its either that or hard plastic. I JUST DONT KNOW.

But what is an effective way to remove these burns?

Thanks in advance...

Answer 1

Askalot,

If your countertop material is Formica, rather than Corian, you'll not likely remove all evidence; it only takes a few seconds to leave a burnish mark that will be deep enough to be permanent. If Formica, you can scrub away some of the mark, but be cautious of going too far; the color layer of Formica has gotten very thin!

If your counters are Corian (or other "solid-surface" product), use progressively finer grades of Scoth-Brite pads dampened in water to buff out the burns. If the Corian was installed with a matte finish, the fine Scoth-Brite should closely leave the same finish. If it was polished to a high gloss, a little toothpaste on a terry cotton towel will bring back the gloss. Use care in attempting use of any polishing compounds or abrasive cleansers; some can stain/etch the product and create further troubles.

Answer 2

If the burns aren't too deep tries some Brasso brass cleaner.  It has a very fine abrasive and won't scar your countertops

Answer 3

Cigarette ashes rubbed on the burns shoul help.

Answer 4

It is called Corian and it is far from cheap.  Use Soft Scrub and rub until the mark is gone.  It may take a while, but it will come out.