laminate countertops
Regularly clean with soap and water.
Occasionally stains may occur that need to be removed. A foambased commercial cleaner is recommended for porous finishes.
Again, soap and warm water may be used for cleaning, but may need to be rinsed twice to avoid film build-up.
Abrasive cleaners should never be used.
Placing hot pots and pans on laminated plastic surfaces will result in burn marks that cannot be removed short of replacement of the entire countertop.
Only ceramic tile tops are generally capable of withstanding these temperatures without marring laminated plastic tops obviously require caution to avoid scratching and chipping.
Even if your laminated plastic top looks like butcher-block, it is subject to damage if used as a cutting surface without protection.