Maintenance guidelines for epoxy

Important handling and care information

To get the longest lifespan from your epoxy, make sure you don't place extremely hot items on it. Use coasters and placemats to protect it from very hot things.

During the first couple months after the initial curing period, the epoxy with be over 99% cured, but not yet 100%. At 100%, scratch resistance will peak and heat resistance of epoxy will be up to 135°F maximum. Do not treat the epoxy like you would tile or granite. They have different strengths and weaknesses.

Caution: Take care when using products containing a red dye or other colored dyes as they can stain the epoxy.

Epoxy cleaning guidelines

For cleaning cured epoxy surfaces, we recommend soap and water. Scrub thoroughly.

If you need something harsher, you can use diluted alcohol or bleach cleaner.

For bleach:

• Bleach can be diluted with cold water to make an effective disinfectant against bacteria, fungi, and many viruses including coronaviruses.
• You can typically use ¼ cup of bleach per one gallon of cold water, but be sure to follow the instructions on the label of your bleach.
• Make this diluted bleach solution as needed and be sure to use it within 24 hours, as its disinfecting ability fades with time.
• Caution: Bleach solutions are very hard on the skin, and should not be used as a substitute for handwashing or hand sanitizer.

For alcohol:

• Alcohol in many forms, including rubbing alcohol, can be effective for killing many pathogens.
  • You can dilute alcohol with water (or aloe vera to make hand sanitizer), but be sure to keep an alcohol concentration of around 70% to kill coronaviruses.
  • Many hand sanitizers have a concentration of about 60% alcohol; Lysol contains about 80%. These are all effective against coronaviruses.
• Solutions of 70% alcohol should be left on surfaces for 30 seconds to ensure they will kill viruses. Pure (100%) alcohol evaporates too quickly for this purpose.
• Containers of 70% alcohol should be sealed to prevent evaporation. They will remain potent as long as they are sealed between uses.
• A 70% alcohol solution with water will be very harsh on your hands and should not be used as a substitute for handwashing or hand sanitizer.

Note: Be sure the bleach is diluted with water. With constant cleaning over time, the epoxy may begin to lose its gloss. For some commercial settings, this may be unavoidable.