Acrylic Tables

Tips on Cleaning and Caring for Your Lucite Coffee Table

Munich acrylic dining table

Owning a lucite coffee table is a great way to improve the interior design of any home. That is why they are such a hot seller. But with this exquisite piece, comes some responsibility. Here at Muniz, we have the best tips to ensure your piece stays looking brand new. We also know how to keep your acrylic console table looking fresh. Our expertise is here for you New York residents. 

 

Take Care of Your Acrylic Console Table

  • Beware of ammonia
    • Acrylic’s number one enemy is ammonia. “Don’t use any cleaner that has ammonia—ever!” says Von Furstenberg. The ingredient causes acrylic and Lucite to become cloudy, something you won’t be able to reverse.
  • Be gentle
    • Acrylic can scratch easily, so avoid contact with sharp or abrasive items. If you want to place a metal or similarly hard-edged object on top of an acrylic table or tray, Von Furstenberg suggests adhering felt pads to the underside of the piece to prevent it from scraping against the delicate surface. “Treat it similarly to a lacquered table—don’t drag anything across it; rather, lift up the item and then put it down.”
  • Cover up
    • When storing your acrylic accessories, treat them as carefully as you would any piece of high-quality furniture. “Cover the object in a sheet or soft fabric and place it in a shaded and climate-controlled area,” says Von Furstenberg. This way, the item will be good as new when you reach for it again.

 

Easy Steps To Clean Your Lucite Coffee Table

Materials you will need:

  • Clean microfiber cloth
  • Plastic cleaning solution
  • Novus 7100 plastic polish kit

 

  1. Use the right tools

Look for a cleaning solution made especially for plastic, such as Brillianize, and soft cotton microfiber cloths. It’s important to use a product made for acrylic, because many household cleaners such as Windex, 409, or Fantastik, will break down the material and make it look cloudy. You’ll also want to make sure your microfiber cloth is clean—small particles trapped in a used cloth can scratch the surface.

  1. Apply cleaner

Clean away any dust or debris, then apply the plastic cleaner to a small section of your acrylic surface. Use your microfiber cloth to polish the acrylic gently. Once the area has been polished completely, move on to the next section, and continue until the entire piece has been cleaned and polished.

  1. Remove scratches

If your acrylic piece gets scratched, we recommend a plastic polish kit for removing minor scratches. For deep scratches, turn to a professional who can attempt to buff the surface.

 

Call Us Today

The addition of our products will completely transform your home. Be sure to become familiar with the different types of custom acrylic designs and how they would look in your home. Since 1965, Muniz has designed and created high-quality Acrylic/Lucite products that continue to impress and satisfy the needs and wants of customers. With over 45 years of experience in producing and designing Acrylic products, you are sure to be pleased with your new lucite coffee table, acrylic console table, or any other top of the line Acrylic pieces for years to come. Contact us today for more information, New York!