How to Polish a Composite Countertop

Composite countertops are made from the combination of several distinct materials, and therefore don't fall under the classification of a laminate or solid surface. Most composite countertops are made from recycled materials, making them an eco-friendly choice. Polishing your composite countertop may take a little extra work because they do tend to scratch more than popular materials like granite.

Composite countertops are made from recycled materials.
  • Pour two cups of bleach into a clean, empty spray bottle. Add two cups of warm water to the spray bottle. Shake gently to mix the ingredients.

  • Spray the counter with the bleach solution to clean and disinfect it. Wipe down the countertop with a clean cloth.

  • Add a liquid abrasive cleaner to the countertop and buff the cleaner in with a sponge. This will remove any little scratches on the countertop. Rinse off the sponge with warm water, then rinse the countertop.

  • Apply composite cleaner to the countertop to finish the polishing process, then wipe down using a sponge. Rinse the cleaner off and dry with a clean cloth.

  • Bring your countertop to a shine using a furniture polish. Furniture polish can be safely used on a composite countertop to make it smell great and bring out its natural shine. Wipe excess polish off using a lint-free cloth.

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