The General Care and Cleaning of Any Vessel-Style Sink

Vessel sinks are available in porcelain, glass, stone, bronze, copper, bamboo, and stainless steel. Although this is quite

a varied assortment of materials, for general maintenance all can be regularly cleaned with a mild detergent, warm water

and a soft cloth. Wiping down and drying any sink after each use is the best protection against hard water creating blem-

ishes which may become difcult to eliminate. For a thorough cleaning after extended use, or to remove stubborn stains,

each material requires its own deep cleaning solutions.

Cleaning Instructions

Vessel Sinks

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then dried with a soft cloth or sponge. More

stubborn stains can be removed by using a mild

abrasive cleaner such as Ajax

®

.

If a tough stain has become ingrained in the

bowl, mix a solution of one part bleach in forty

parts water and let stand in the sink overnight.

Drain and rinse thoroughly. This process is only

for extreme circumstances and should not be

used regularly.

with a weak solution of vinegar and water. Rinse

thoroughly and dry.

DAMAGE

Do not store heavy or sharp objects above a

granite sink. If they fall, or make contact with

the sink, the granite can chip or scratch. A

chipped or cracked granite sink can be very

difcult and costly to repair or replace.

Stone - Granite

cleansers which do not contain acid are re-

quired for cleaning.

To remove soap scum, with a soft cloth, rub

a mild liquid detergent over the sink. Sprinkle

one tablespoon of baking soda on top of the

detergent. Rub this combination over the entire

sink and rinse with warm water. Be sure to dry

thoroughly with a soft cloth. Professional stone

cleaners, which have the safe combination

and new and extend the life of your sink.

wax and compound can be used. After cleaning

the stone, carefully wax and compound the

problem area of the sink. If this does not repair

the damage, call a stone repair professional for

assistance.

Stone - Marble/Onyx

erosion. Therefore routine cleaning is required.

Fortunately, simple cleaning solutions will do

the job.

To remove cosmetic soil buildup, pour one-

quarter teaspoon of a stone detergent into a

one quart container of warm water. Soak a rag

in the solution and wipe the entire sink. Rinse

with a clean, wet rag and running water.

a non-abrasive soap scum remover. Wipe the

covered sink with a clean, wet rag and rinse

with warm water.

HARD WATER

Buff any crusty, white water deposits with a dry,

super-ne steel wool to remove it. Wipe area

with a clean, wet rag and buff the wet sand-

stone with a dry towel.

DAMAGE

Do not store heavy or sharp objects above

Stone - Sandstone