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 .
SINK
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After use, always rinse your sink with tap water to dilute and
remove deposits .
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Towel dry 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 .
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Use liquid soap, a general household cleaner, or a weak
solution of vinegar and water for regular cleaning .
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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 satin finish lines.
Do not
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Do not allow any food, detergent, soap or grease to dry or sit for
extended periods of time on the surface of the sink .
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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 finish.
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Never use steel wool pads, as they will leave iron particles on the
sink, which will cause corrosion .
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Never leave steel or cast iron pans in your sink for extended
periods of time, as this can cause corrosion .
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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 .
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
abrasive cleaner (e .g . Vim
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or Barkeeper's Friend
with water and dry it with a towel to allow the sink to form a protective outer layer . This procedure can also be used to renew all of the surfaces of
the sink .
QL104
CABINET
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Do not
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). Always rub the surfaces in the direction of the grain of the steel. When finished, rinse the sink
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Remove dust and dry dirt with a soft, damp cloth .
Clean grease, oil, paint and ink stains with isopropyl (rubbing
alcohol) . Immediately rinse with water after
stain removal .
Do not allow your cabinet surface to come into contact with
products such as acetone (nail polish remover), nail polish, dry
cleaning solution, lacquer thinners, gasoline, pine oil, etc .
Use caution when using sharp instruments that may fall and
scratch the surface .
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) combined with a mild