Trust Hopes® Products to Clean High-End Kitchen Surfaces - Choose the Right Cleaner for the Job to Achieve Superior Results Every Time

Hope's takes a surface-specific approach to cleaning high-end surfaces such as granite, marble, stainless steel and Corian. Trust Hope's to care for countertops, sinks, counters and appliances.

ST. LOUIS / January 17, 2003 -- Cleaning todays kitchens can be overwhelming to time-pressed homeowners. High-end surfaces such as granite, stainless steel, and Corian® require extra time and attention to maintain their desired look and performance. Hopes®, makers of premium home care products, takes the guesswork out of cleaning with products that are specially formulated for popular surfaces from manufacturers such as Corian, Ceran®, Kohler®, Sub Zero®, and Kitchen Aid®.

The trend is to use wipes that supposedly clean every surface in the home. This approach is penny wise but pound foolish if youre using them to care for an appliance or surface that cost thousands of dollars," said John Finnegan, Marketing Director for Hope Company.

Hopes products tackle surface-specific problems with better results. Our customers enjoy peace of mind knowing theyre using the right cleaner for their investment. After all, kitchens are heavy-use areas where spills, stains, and dirt are inevitable."

To care for todays surfaces, try these formulations from Hopes:

Stainless Steel Appliances
Everyone loves the look of stainless steel but hates the maintenance. Toss the ordinary polishes that produce a residue to hide fingerprints in favor of Hopes Stainless Steel Appliance Polish which enhances the metals surface without the oily mess. This rinse-free formula is simply sprayed on and buffed off to remove water spots, soap scum, fingerprints, and grease. Repeated use repels water, reduces fingerprints, and facilitates clean up.

Glass, Mirrors, Granite, Chrome
Hopes Perfect Glass is a unique streak-free glass cleaner designed to address the dissatisfaction users experience with cleaners that leave behind a haze and residue. Free from ammonia and vinegar, its pH balanced formula wont harm surfaces the way other products can. Great for tinted windows, aluminum frames, and granite countertops -- its non-toxic to be safe on food preparation surfaces. Best used with cheap paper towels free from additives that can cause streaking.

Glass Ceramic Cooktops
Tested and certified by Ceran by Schott, the leading manufacturer of glass ceramic cooktops, Hopes Cooktop Cleaning Cream removes burned-on residue, splatters, and grease. Free from alcohol and crystalline silica, this non--scratching cream is gentle for everyday use.

Corian
Great for solid surface countertops, Hopes Solid Surface Cleaner & Polish is simply rubbed on and buffed off -- no rinsing required. Its free of harsh chemicals and safe to use on food preparation surfaces. Gently scrubs the surface clean without dulling and seals the countertop with an invisible barrier that makes cleaning easier. Removes ink, wine, and coffee.

Hope Companys products are available at Linens 'n Things and Bed Bath & Beyond. For information, call (800) 325-4026, e-mail info@hopecompany.com, or visit www.hopecompany.com.

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