replying to graham, ChrisC wrote:
graham.me wrote:

Folks,
I have a kitchen worktop with what was good quality laminate 10-12 years
ago
(can't recall the 'make' now).
The problem is that some of the surface has gone 'sticky' - and yes it does
get wiped clean.
It's only in patches - mainly around thehob area (gas).
The surface is still hard and has not discoloured or chipped at all, its
just that it feels sticky and not the normal smooth 'polished' finish which
there is elsewhere.
Any ideas why this should have happened, and is there anything I can do to
get it back to good condition. It would be a nightmare of a job to have to
replace the worktop now.
Many thanks
Graham


I have the same problem and caustic soda sorted it out a treat.

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