Restoring the Shine on a Formica Countertop

By

brandytip

11/17/2010

Someone suggested using Mop N Glo. Thanks! It worked very well. The only thing that got my worn Formica counter top to shine again. Just follow the directions.

By

Indianone

08/15/2010

I just have a comment to make on whatever method you use on restoring your formica tops, be sure to careful what foods you place on counter then without something underneath it as perhaps the product you use is not food safe. Just thought I would add this as it wasn't addressed.

By

louel53

08/14/2010

Ajax is an abrasive, and you have likely scratched off the shine. I would also suggest car polish; might work.

By

ahastings7878

08/13/2010

Try using car wax. When we got new countertops, the installer told us to use that periodically to protect the counters - might work for you!

I sprayed my formica countertop with a surface cleaner containing bleach and let it sit a bit too long (got distracted!) and when I came back to wipe it off, it took the shine off of the countertop in that area. Is there any way to get that shine back?

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How can I restore the shine to 17 year old Formica counters?

By Mimi from Cedarville, MI

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RE: Restoring the Shine on a Formica Countertop

You really can't, sorry to say. Once the laminate dulls, it's time to buy new or wait it out until you can afford a different material. (11/05/2009)

By Allison5

RE: Restoring the Shine on a Formica Countertop

Try car wax. (11/07/2009)

By ahastings7878

RE: Restoring the Shine on a Formica Countertop

I've often wondered if Rainex would help such a condition. I've even thought of trying it on my old sinks to see if shine could be restored. Good luck. (11/08/2009)

By Carol in PA

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How can I clean and restore the shine on my Formica kitchen countertops that are 16 years old?

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I would like to do something with my Formica counters. I like the color, but they have gotten scratched and dull over time. Is there a clear finish I can use?

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