| Stainless steel sinks and worktops require regular care.
REGULAR CLEANING
1. Wash down the surface using water containing soap or mild detergent.
2. Always rinse the surface with clean water and dry with a soft cloth.
3. A thorough cleaning operation can be completed by polishing the surface with a stainless steel polish and a soft cloth.
Please note that some domestic cleaning solutions have a salt content which can lead to white salt marks once dried.
DISCOLOURATION
1. Any discolouration should be removed with a mild proprietary cleaner gentle rubbing with the grain of the material.
2. After use rinse thoroughly as above, with clean water and dry with a soft cloth.
3. Remove dirt and limescale deposits on a regular basis.
4. Do not use cleaning agents containing chlorine (generally sodium hypochlorate) or hydrochloric acid.
5. If you use steel wool for cleaning, it must be made of non rusting stainless steel.
6. Avoid lengthy contact with salty liquids.
7. Avoid direct or prolonged contact with rusting objects such as cast-iron pans.
8. Do not use your sink for dyeing or bleaching.
9. For more stubborn marks an acetone solution can be applied using a clean dry soft cloth , and then dried thoroughly.
AVOID
1. Do not cut directly onto stainless steel worktops - always use a cutting board.
2. Do not place hot pans etc directly onto the stainless steel worksurface - always use a pan stand.
3. Do not use coarse abrasive materials such as harsh scouring pads, wire wool etc which can scratch the stainless steel surface. In addition metal particles left on the surface can quickly turn to rust and leave rust stains on the surface.
4. Most common bleaches, toilet cleaners, photographic developing liquids, acids, concentrated disinfectants, chlorine (often present as hypochlorate) and strong alkalies, such as caustic soda, can lead to pitting of the stainless steel surface.
If any of these solutions in a concentrated form of otherwise come into contact with the surface, they should be thoroughly rinsed off as described in the Regular Cleaning section.
STAINS ON THE SURFACE OF YOUR SINK
These stains usually involve limescale deposits, which appear depending on the hardness of the water. These limescale deposits retain dirt particles to a greater extent, with the result that unattractive stains form in only a short period of time.
Small iron and rust particles from the water mains network may also make it appear as though there are rusty marks, particularly in the case of new buildings or when repairs are being carried out to the mains pipelines, and where cast-iron water pipes are involved.
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