5 Tips For Maintaining Epoxy Resin Table Tops

Epoxy Resin Table Tops

The pandemic has got us all restricted to our homes, and it would not be wrong to say it has transformed our lives with 180 degrees. Due to the new policies of working from home, there was a time we all thought of revamping our house and dedicate one room for the office space only.

However, shopping in a pandemic is one whole new headache, you cannot visit the store, and trusting online shopping for furniture, and other expensive items are too risky. When we do not have many options in our hands, we prefer to go out of ways and try our hands on some DIYs. With thousands of videos available on YouTube, you can always create something new with the on-hand supplies.

While you are at the mission of dedicating your storeroom to your office, you need some unique ideas to give your shabby looking room a new and alluring office-y look. The most important and basic office furniture that one has to invest in wholeheartedly is the office table and office chair. Today, the trend of the epoxy table top is pretty generic, and it has quickly become our go-to material for our table tops for all the good reasons.

The tables of this material are eye-catching; they give the room a whole new attractive look. Moreover, the overall substance is moisture, durable, flame-resistant, and is accepting of reactions and spills of different chemicals. The material is accurate for all the bleak lab’s settings that handle various potential fires and chemicals.

Nevertheless, to maintain its good health, it is important to take some necessary steps and be responsible since its a one-time investment, and you cannot afford to invest in it time and again. If you are clueless regarding how to go about its cleaning and maintenance, then I would advise you to keep reading the article or maybe look at the epoxy table top DIYs on the internet to have new and trouble-free maintenance ideas.

Let’s improve the life of your epoxy tabletop, by making sure you are taking good care of them and following the below-mentioned maintenance tips.

1.No Abrasives

Maintaining up your epoxy table is a tricky task; it is not a regular table where you need a piece of cloth and some cleaning liquid to remove the dirt off the table. Epoxy tables cleaning requires the owner to be little on their toes and be responsible. The first rule of the care is no abrasives, if you want to prolong your table’s life then do not think about using it.

All-purpose cleaners and scouring pads result in giving a dull look to your table, and you will be left with an ugly looking table in your office space that will take away all your motivation to work. Since you do not want to replace your desk every now and then, it is better to make informed decisions while maintaining it and stay away from all the abrasive materials. Moreover, do not use the polishing materials that consist of wax.

2.No Alcohols

Keep your alcohols for your parties only and do not try them on your tables. The use of alcohol will turn your gorgeous table into a scruffy and ugly table, and you do not want that. However, it is a common belief that alcohol does not only fix your emotional problems, but it fixes all the other external issues as well. People think it is the best disinfectant for everything. Nevertheless, sadly when it is about cleaning your epoxy table tops, it is not recommended.

3. Look For The Right Cleaner

You think you are not really left with any other cleaners when abrasives and alcohols are off the list. However, there are still tons of disinfectants that you can choose from for your epoxy tabletop; you only need to be vigilant when choosing the right one. The best thing about these tables’ maintenance is that you do not need to go out of your way to buy them as most of them are lying on your kitchen counter. Mix your mild dish soaps with the nonabrasive household cleaners and add a little water in it and voila! You are good to go now.

To keep your table in the best position, make sure you are using Murphy’s Oil and other materials for your occasional cleaning. Use it in a medium quantity as excessive use of it can cause it to go hazy and dull. In the case of big spills, I would recommend you to use the paint thinner and acetone to keep the upper surface of the table clean and shiny.

4.Recommended Cloth Type Only

When you buy an exceptional item, you have to put in extra effort to keep it unique. Such as, we do not recommend waiting until your soft drinks have soaked into your table and then you spare no effort to clean the table. We advise you to do some damage control beforehand and get on with your cleaning accessories the moment you spot any spill. Choose a towel or rag for gentle scrubbing as these kinds of fabrics are smooth and highly absorbent.

5.Steam Cleaning

The combination of water and steam makes it easier for you to remove the stain and then wipe it off. You can have an option to use various kinds of steam cleaners, it all depends on the size of the tabletop, and you can choose the cleaner accordingly. Steam cleaning is one of a type that you do not focus on while up keeping a table; however, it is quite effective when it comes to epoxy tabletop.

Conclusion

Buying and constructing an expensive table is an easy-going task; however, maintaining its premium quality for years requires the owner to be a little heedful. It is important to have eagle eyes to spot for all the spills and leaks to avoid potential damages to the table. Proper maintenance and cleaning are important for your table’s durability, and as long as you are applying the above-mentioned tips, you are good to go.

Harper Harrison

Harper Harrison is a reporter for The Hear UP. Harper got an internship at the NPR and worked as a reporter and producer. harper has also worked as a reporter for the Medium. Harper covers health and science for The Hear UP.