Cleaning Countertops:

Most dirt & residue: Use soapy water or ammonia based cleaner, rinse and wipe dry.

Watermarks: Wipe with damp cloth and wipe dry.

Disinfecting: Occasionally wipe surface with diluted household bleach (1 part water/1 part bleach). Rinse top thoroughly with water and wipe dry.

Cleaning Sinks:

Follow procedures above or use Soft Scrub® and a green Scotch-Brite® pad over entire sink to blend in finish.

Disinfecting: Occasionally fill sink 1/4 full with diluted household bleach (1 part water/1 part bleach). Let stand for 15 minutes, then wash sides and bottom as solution drains. Rinse sink with water.

Preventing Heat Damage:

Genesis is an excellent material for heat resistance. As with all countertop materials, it is important to minimize direct heat exposures to protect your surface and investment. We recommend using heat trivets or hot pads when placing hot objects on any surface. Allow cookware to cool before placing them into your solid surface sink.

Preventing Other Damage:

In most cases Genesis can be repaired if accidentally damaged. However, be sure to follow the guidelines here to prevent any permanent damage to Genesis.

• Avoid exposing Genesis to strong chemicals, such as paint removers, oven cleaners, etc. If contact occurs, quickly flush the surface with water.
• Do not cut directly on Genesis countertops.
• Boiling water alone will not damage your solid surface sink, however it's a good practice to run your faucet while pouring boiling water into your sink.

Removing Minor Cuts and Scratches

Because the solid beauty of Genesis goes all the way through, Genesis surfaces are completely renewable. You can remove minor cuts and scratches yourself by following these instructions.

• Judge the severity of the scratch and start with the finest grit sanding pad to remove the scratch. (The color of the pads from roughest to smoothest are: White, Yellow, Green, Peach, Lilac, Blue, Gray). Rub over scratch in a straight line to remove it. Periodically switch rubbing direction 90°. Be sure all of the scratch is removed. If this first step takes too long, try the next heavier grit sanding pad. To minimize dust during sanding, wet the surface. Rinse pad periodically to clean residue.
• Clean top with water. Select next lighter grit and repeat process. Rub over a larger area to blend in sanding.
• Continue process using successively finer grits until desired gloss level is achieved. Rinse out all pads used and air dry before putting them away

Cul-Mar Products, Inc. warrants to the consumer in the United States that it's product, Genesis Solid Surface, which installed by a certified installer, shall be free from defects in material, workmanship, fabrication and installation under normal use and service, for a period of ten years from date of installation to the consumer.
This warranty shall not apply to damage arising from any of the following: accident, abuse or misuse, exposure to extreme heat, improper maintenance, alteration or repair by anyone other than a certified Genesis installer.
This warranty applies only to installations in which the Genesis solid surfacing product is affixed to the location (e.g. kitchen and bath countertops). This warranty extends to the original purchaser.