Use and Care Guide

Caring For And Cleaning Your Eden Bath Stone Sink
Due to the porous nature of natural stone, certain substances can stain your Eden Bath stone sink, stone sinks can
also absorb moisture if they are not properly protected. Polished surfaces are much less porous while unpolished/
honed surfaces are more porous, making them susceptible to staining and moisture absorption. We recommend that
you wipe up spills immediately and do not allow surface deposits of water bi-products such as calcium, salt, lime or
detergents to build up on your stone sink. Eden Bath stone vessel sinks should be cleaned regularly by using a soft
cloth or a sponge with a solution of a non-abrasive light neutral detergent (PH7) as well as warm water. Make sure
that you thoroughly rinse and dry the stone sink after cleaning. The more porous the stone material the easier it is to
stain. The most porous material is typically limestone and travertine, marble (in the middle), and finally granite being
the least porous (and most dense) stone.
We recommend that you use a professional stone cleaner solution which can be purchased from a local hardware
store. DO NOT use any acidic tub and tile cleaners, toilet bowl cleaners, ammonia, abrasive or soft paste cleaners,
vinegar, alcohol, window cleaners or lemon juice. In addition DO NOT use abrasive cleaning pads such as steel wool,
metal brushes or scouring powders.
Stone sinks require special care to maintain their natural beauty, use a stone sealer on the sink every 6 months and
follow the instructions provided. Stone sealing products can be purchased from your local hardware store or natural
tile store. Most of them are in an easy spray on, wipe off form.
Caring For And Cleaning Your Eden Bath Copper Sink
Eden Bath copper sinks are unique in a way that unlike other materials, copper naturally develops a unique patina
that can neither be rushed, nor duplicated as it reacts to the environment around it. There are two main types of cop-
per finishes, natural matte copper (like a new penny) and treated or pre-patinaed.
The treated or pre-patinaed sinks are most susceptible to stains caused by hard water and acid based chemicals. We
recommend that you DO NOT use any type of chemical to clean your Eden Bath copper sink. If you experience hard
water we recommend wiping the sink down after each use with a gentle soft cloth to avoid spotting. If for some reason
an acidic food or chemical comes in contact with your sink a bright shiny spot will remain. This shiny spot can be
cleaned with soap and water but only time will completely remove the spot as the sink recovers its natural patina. It is
important to remember than copper sink manufacturers do not offer a warranty on the finish, only the structure of the
sink, so care should be taken not to leave anything on the sink surface after its use such as acidic fluids, cleaning
products, toothpaste, food etc.
The finish on copper sinks can also be damaged or removed if you put something extremely hot or acidic on the sur-
face of the sink. This is particularly important when it comes to copper kitchen sinks. Putting a hot pan from the stove
right into the sink can remove the finish. Cleaning the copper sink will be dependent on the type of finish it has. If you
have a "shiny copper" sink, similar to what a penny looks like, you can use a copper polish such as Wrights Copper
Cream to keep it looking new. Do not use copper polish or copper cleaner on sinks with a dark patina (sinks that are
NOT shiny like a penny) because the copper polish may take the patina off, leaving you with blotchy spots. For the
majority of copper sinks, cleaning should only be done with soap and water. Do not use any abrasives or chemicals
as these will change the finish on the sink.
If you wish for the sink to develop its own unique patina simply give it time to slowly age. However, if you would like to
keep your copper sink looking like it did when you first installed it, we recommend waxing the sink every 2-3 months.
A good coat of natural carnauba wax will create a protective coating between the copper and the "elements" to pre-
vent it from changing color. Remember to re-wax the copper at regular intervals to keep the sink looking like new.
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