Everyday cleaning

For normal daily use, wipe the surface with warm water and a little washing-up liquid, or a mild household cleaner, using a soft cloth or sponge. Dry with a clean cloth or microfibre to avoid watermarks, especially on darker or matt finishes. That is genuinely all most kitchens ever need. Because nothing soaks in, you can clean up spills whenever it suits you rather than racing against the clock.

Tackling stubborn marks

If something has dried on or a heavily pigmented food has been left a while, step up gently. A non-abrasive cream cleaner applied with a soft pad will lift most things without harming the surface. For limescale around taps, a suitable limescale remover used as directed and rinsed off works well. Dekton is highly chemical resistant, so it tolerates stronger cleaners than many worktops, but it is always sensible to start gentle and only escalate if needed. Our guide on whether Dekton stains has more on specific spills.

A simple do and don’t guide

Caring for different finishes

All Dekton finishes are easy to maintain, but they behave slightly differently. Polished and gloss finishes are the most forgiving and clean up to a shine. Matt and textured finishes are beautifully tactile but can show smears, watermarks and fingerprints a little more readily, simply because of how light hits them. With matt finishes, the trick is to wipe and then dry the surface, and use a cream cleaner occasionally to keep it fresh. See Dekton finishes explained to understand the differences before you choose.

Keeping outdoor Dekton looking good

Outdoors, the same gentle approach applies, with the occasional rinse to clear dust, pollen or bird mess. Because Dekton is frost and ultraviolet resistant, it does not degrade in the weather, so a simple wash keeps a garden kitchen looking smart year-round. See Dekton for outdoor kitchens for more.

Long-term care

There is no annual maintenance schedule to keep with Dekton. Clean it as part of your normal kitchen routine and it will look as good in twenty years as it does on day one. If a rare chip or scratch ever occurs at an edge, see how to repair Dekton worktops, but for the surface itself, simple cleaning is all it asks of you.

A simple cleaning routine

It helps to think in three tiers. Daily: a quick wipe with warm soapy water or a mild spray, then dry off. Weekly: a more thorough clean of the whole surface, paying attention to areas around the hob and sink. Occasionally: a non-abrasive cream cleaner to refresh matt finishes and lift anything that has built up. That is the entire regime, no sealing, no specialist kit, no calendar reminders.

Removing specific marks

For dried food, soften it with a warm damp cloth before wiping, rather than scraping. For greasy films near the hob, a little washing-up liquid cuts through them easily. For limescale around taps, use a suitable limescale remover as directed and rinse well. For the occasional stubborn smudge on a matt finish, a cream cleaner and a soft pad does the trick. Because Dekton is so chemically resistant, it tolerates these methods well, though gentle is always the right starting point.

What to keep in the cupboard

You really do not need much: washing-up liquid or a mild general cleaner, a couple of soft cloths or microfibre cloths, and a non-abrasive cream cleaner for occasional use. That is it. Steer clear of products containing hydrofluoric acid and heavy abrasive scourers on polished surfaces, and you will keep your worktop looking immaculate for decades. For more on how the surface resists everyday spills in the first place, see does Dekton stain.