Normal cleaning only requires soap and water or damp cloth with mild cleanser. If you have chosen a matte finish, you can use an abrasive cleaner. Periodically clean the entire surface in a circular motion to maintain uniformity, and avoid using strong acidic cleaners. Some of these cleaners can cause whitening which can be difficult to remove.

A major appeal of solid surface is its seamless nature. Solid surface sinks can be joined to the countertop surface with no gaps, which eliminates areas for water to collect and bacteria to grow. Integral backsplashes can also be created that follow the contours of the wall “seamlessly” and without gaps.

Unlike granite, Solid Surface has been certified by NSF International for use as a food preparation surface. Solid Surface is non-porous, making cleanup easy and preventing food and moisture from penetrating its surface – the main source of growth for harmful bacteria.

The word solid in solid-surface reinforces the idea that is a stable base, unlike bouncy laminates, which are mounted on medium-density fiberboard. Unlike laminate or ceramic tile, solid surface's material goes all the way through, from top to bottom.