Care and Cleaning
Your sink is manufactured with the highest grade stainless steel and will provide you many years of enjoyment with the proper care .
Do
- After use, always rinse your sink with tap water to dilute
and remove deposits .
- Towel dry the sink after use whenever possible to
prevent water spots . Should water spots occur, clean
with a mild solution of vinegar and water followed by a
thorough rinse .
- Use liquid soap, a general household cleaner, or a weak
solution of vinegar and water for regular cleaning .
- Only use plastic scouring pads recommended for use
in stainless steel sinks, and only use them in the bowl
of the sink . Scrub in the direction of the grain (original
polish lines) .
SCRATCH, SPOT, AND BLEMISH REMOVAL AND SURFACE RESTORATION:
Little rust spots and blemishes that periodically appear in the sink are typically the result of the steel interacting with the chemicals found in the vast spectrum of
substances that sinks are commonly exposed to . They may also get transferred from other objects placed or left in the sink . Scratches are the result of regular wear
and tear .
To remove scratches, spots, and blemishes from the sink, rub them with a non-metallic scouring pad (e .g . Scotch-Brite
). Always rub the surfaces in the direction of the grain of the steel. When finished, rinse the sink with water and dry it with a towel to allow the
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sink to form a protective outer layer . This procedure can also be used to renew all of the surfaces of the sink .
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Do Not
- Do not allow any food, detergent, soap or grease to dry or
sit for extended periods of time on the surface of the sink .
- Never use abrasive cleaning products, as they will dull
and scratch the finish.
- Do not use scouring pads on the deck, as they will dull the
mirror finish.
- Never use steel wool pads, as they will leave iron
particles on the sink, which will cause corrosion .
- Never leave steel or cast iron pans in your sink for
extended periods of time, as this can cause corrosion .
- Never use chlorine-based cleaners in your new sink,
they could lead to rust spots and discolouration . If you
must use them, rinse sink thoroughly with fresh water
immediately after use . If any chemicals or glue make
contact with the sink during installation, wipe clean and
rinse thoroughly with fresh water .
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) combined with a mild abrasive cleaner (e .g .