Wipe clean with a soft cloth dampened in water and a mild washing-up detergent or soap, if necessary. Wipe dry with a clean cloth. Even though laminate is a durable material you should never place hot pots or pans directly on the worktop without a trivet or pot stand. Do not place a toaster, coffee maker, kettle or other kitchen appliances that emit heat directly over a seam between two worktops because the heat can damage the seam. Always use a chopping board, never cut directly on the worktop with a knife. Never pull an object with rough or ragged edges across the worktop as it can scratch the surface. To prevent permanent stains on the worktop, wipe clean spills or messes immediately with a soft cloth dampened in water and a mild washing-up detergent or soap. Never use a steel scourer, scourer pad, souring agent or similar products as they can scratch the surface. Worktops in laminate or thick veneer that are installed above a dishwasher or oven shall be protected on the underside with FENSJÖ diffusion barrier.