A Mortex table needs less care than many people think. There are a few things worth knowing, though, so your table still looks as calm and beautiful after years as it did on the day it was delivered.
3 min read · Updated 8 November 2026
Every day: a soft cloth
After a meal or a day of working at the table, wipe the top with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Plain water is enough. Then dry it with a dry cloth, so no water is left standing on the top.
Brush crumbs away with a dry cloth or a soft brush. Because Mortex is seamless, there are no joints or edges where dirt can collect.
After a party or a busy week you do not need to do anything different: the same soft cloth, rinsed a little more often, is enough. You do not need a special product for everyday care.
Do and do not
Do
Do not
Soft, slightly damp cloth
Scouring pad or the rough side of a sponge
Plain water
Vinegar, lemon, descaler
Dry the top after wiping
Leave water standing on the top
Trivet under a hot pan or pot
A pan straight from the hob on the top
Coasters under glasses and cups
Aggressive cleaning products or stain removers
Lift things
Slide heavy or sharp objects across the top
Unsure about a particular product? Do not use it, and ask us first. That way you avoid surprises.
Heat
Never put a hot pan, an oven dish or a teapot directly on the top. Always use a trivet. Heat damage is not covered by the guarantee, so this is the most important rule of all. Put candles on a small dish or in a holder, so heat and wax stay off the top. Why, and what you can do, is explained in Can a hot pan go on a Mortex table?
Preventing scratches
Mortex is strong, but it is not stone. A sharp or heavy object scraped across the top can leave marks. Lift a heavy vase, a pot or a laptop rather than sliding it. Put a piece of felt or a coaster under decorative pieces with a rough base, such as a ceramic bowl or a candlestick.
If children draw or make things at the table, a placemat or a cutting mat is a good idea. That goes for any beautiful table.
Spills
Blot whatever is spilt straight away, without rubbing, then wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Above all, do not leave acidic things like wine and lemon, or fatty things like oil. Stains caused by lack of care are not covered by the guarantee. How best to deal with wine, coffee and oil is explained in Red wine, coffee and oil on a Mortex table.
Outdoors and indoors
A table in the outdoor version needs a little more care: brush off dirt and leaves, do not leave water standing on the top, and cover it when you are not using it for a while. More in A Mortex table outdoors. A table without the outdoor version is for indoor use.
Your care sheet
You get a care sheet with your delivery, with everything in one place. Keep it with your table, or in the drawer with your placemats. How the delivery itself works is explained on our delivery page.
If you have a question about something not covered here, just send us a message. Better one question too many than a product your table does not tolerate. And a table used every day will, over time, show small signs of use, like any piece of furniture. That is part of a table that is lived at. The most common questions are in our frequently asked questions.
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