Sink Care And Use Instructions

Stainless Steel Sink Maintenance

After Each Use

• Clean with light soap solution, rinse, drain all water, and towel dry.
• Remove all objects, pads, grids, cloths, etc., from sink.

Regular Maintenance

Side Walls and Bottom of Sink:  Remove stains using a cleaning product that contains mild abrasives; always wipe in grain direction; rinse well and towel dry.  For stubborn stains or scratches:  Use a fine grit Scotch-Brite^® (maroon) pad following direction of sink grain finish.  Pay careful attention to the directional change from side walls to bottom of sink.

Top Surface and Polished Mirror Finishes:  Polish with a soft, dry towel or cloth.

Mineral Deposits:  Use a cleaning product that contains mild abrasives or a light solution of vinegar and water (1:20 ratio); rinse well and towel dry.

CAUTION

Stainless steel requires exposure to air; DO NOT leave items, objects, cloths, mats, water, pots and pans, cast iron, knifes, etc., in sink when not washing.  Some items void stainless steel from oxygen and can cause pitting or rusting.

• DO NOT use steel wool or other metal or coarse scouring pads.
• DO NOT stand on or in sink when cleaning windows, reaching for top shelf, painting, etc.
• DO NOT drop heavy objects in sink as this will cause denting.
• DO NOT leave water, bleach, other cleaners, or chemicals of any type in sink; always rinse sink after any use and dry with towel.  NEVER USE concentrated bleach; always dilute with water and rinse thoroughly after use.
• DO NOT use any acids, drain cleaners, harsh chemicals, paint removers, metal cleaners, etc., in sink.
• DO NOT drop sharp objects in sink or use as a cutting surface.