Corian: Manufactured product by DuPont

Pros/cons:

• Easy to repair

• Wide range of colors and styles

• Can be seamless

• Only somewhat heat resistant, not ideal for hot pots and pans

• Stain resistant

• Scratches fairly easily, and scratches show more on solid colors

• Sensitive to chemicals

• Maintenance free

• Darker colors may require more attention than lighter colors

• Affordable alternative to quartz, marble and granite 

• Doesn't have same luster or sparkle as granite or quartz

How to clean and maintain corian:

• Use warm soapy water, an ammonia-based cleaner (but not window cleaner as those can dull surface), or a dedicated countertop cleaner

• Microfiber clothes are best for cleaning

• Clean using a circular motion

• Wipe counters completely dry after washing countertops

• Can use bleach on white corian countertops, but no more than 50% bleach in bleach/water mixture and do not leave on more than 16 hours

• No sealer necessary

• Can buff out minor scratches at home