Wipe away any food spills with a washcloth or paper towel. Apply baking soda or a mild countertop cleaner to your washcloth to help prevent the spills from staining. To clean spills with baking soda, make a paste by mixing your baking soda with water in a ratio of 2 tablespoons (30ml) of water for cup (104 g) of baking soda. Apply the paste to the stain, let it sit for 5 minutes, and wipe it off with a washcloth. Epoxy countertops stain easily. Cleaning spills as you notice them will keep it in its best condition. You can use a cleaner marketed as leaving no streaks or pH-balanced dish soap. Put a few drops of cleaner on a washcloth or dip the cloth in warm water. Wipe the countertop with the washcloth to help maintain its natural shine. You can find pH-balanced dish soaps by checking the label or searching for balanced dish soaps online. Pour a dime-sized amount of food-safe mineral oil on a washcloth. Rub it into your countertop using a circular motion until you give the entire surface an extra gloss. Don't apply too much mineral oil to the washcloth, as this can cloud your countertop's surface. You can wipe away excess mineral oil with a dry cloth. Only use mineral oil once a week maximum or else it could create a haze on your countertop. You can buy mineral oil, also known as finish oil, online or at most home improvement stores. Nail polish removers containing acetone can remove stubborn food stains like coffee, red wine, and berries. Dip a washcloth in nail polish remover and rub the stain away in circular motions. If the stain doesn't lift easily, apply more pressure as you rub. Check the nail polish's label to make sure it contains acetone. Nail polish remover can make the fabric dye come off of your washcloth. Use a white rag to prevent staining your countertop with fabric dyes. Avoid using bleach to remove stains, as bleach can stain epoxy countertop. Apply dish soap to a washcloth and rub at the marred surface in circular motions. For persistent marring, apply acetone to a sponge or light-duty scrubber and use mild pressure to remove the marring. Marring refers to rough patches or light scratches on your countertop. Never use abrasive pads or cleaners to remove scratches, as they can dull your countertop's shine.

Summary: Clean spills immediately when they happen. Wipe your countertop with a streak-free glass cleaner or dish soap. Shine your countertop with a mineral oil. Remove any stains with an acetone-based nail polish remover. Remove mild marring with dish soap or acetone.

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Summary: Learn as much about your product as possible. Keep in mind that these people you sell to give you only a little bit of their attention, so make it quick. Emphasize the special features of your product. Do not mention any flaws in the product you are selling. Always emphasize the cause. Never offer to give away an item for free. Don't act like you've sold much, even if business is doing well.