How to fix a faded laminate kitchen bench?

[Leeanne2]

    

Hi! I have just recently noticed our bench top has some faded spots and swipes. I haven’t dont anything out of the ordinary other than use a sponge, hot water and dish soap to wipe it down like I normally would. The colour goes back to normal when wet but when it dries, it goes back to the splotchy mess. I think it’s just a laminate countertop, it’s in a rental in an apartment building. Any tips on how to restore it to a unified colouring? 

*update- there was some drain cleaner in the sink, I’m not sure if some of that foam touched the sponge, and caused the damage? It seems more likely than just soap, as I normally use a natural household cleaner or dish detergent with a cloth/ sponge to wipe down. 

[JacobZ]

Hi @Leeanne2,

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. We are excited to have you join us.

It seems likely that the faded spots and swipes on your laminate kitchen bench are due to the drain cleaner coming into contact with the surface.

I'd suggest giving the surface a good clean with your natural household cleaner to remove any dirt, dust or grime, then apply a polish such as this Beeswax Polish.

Apply it with a microfibre cloth and buff it in a circular motion to give the benchtop an even shine. Hopefully this will restore the surface shine and make the damage unnoticeable.

Give this a try and let me know how you go.

Jacob