Care and Maintenance

Elkay Accessory Care and Cleaning
Elkay | 1333 Butterfield Road, Suite 200 | Downers Grove, IL 60515 | 800.223.5529 | elkay.com 1000005391 7/19
With proper care and maintenance, your Elkay accessores will give you a lifetime of
service. Below are the suggestions for the care and cleaning of your Elkay accessories.
General Cleaning
It is recommended to clean Elkay accessories daily to avoid build-up of soap or mineral
deposits, as these tend to have an adverse effect on the appearance of the product. For
daily cleaning use an ordinary mild detergent and soft cloth to rinse and dry the sink.
Allowing water or cleaners to evaporate will negatively impact the look of the accessory.
To avoid this, it is important to dry the accessory after each use.
• Elkay colanders, cutting boards, rinsing baskets and bottom grids are not
designed as "Dishwasher Safe" or "Microwave Safe".
• These products should be hand washed in a mild detergent, rinsed thoroughly
and hand dried.
• For wood cutting boards – apply a coat of mineral oil to all wood surfaces on a
monthly basis or more frequently if needed.
Bottom Grids
• Check to see that all rubber or vinyl feet and bumpers are in place before using
wire accessories.
• Do NOT use scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, and harsh detergents.
• Some accessories are designed with a tight fit to help secure them into place.
Cutting Boards
The following are recommendations from the USDA regarding cutting boards:
• Always use a clean cutting board.
• If possible, use one cutting board for fresh produce and a separate one for raw
meat, poultry and seafood.
• Once cutting boards become excessively worn or develop hard-to-clean grooves,
you should replace them.
Success with cleaners are dependent on the quality of the water being used. Failure to
follow care and cleaning will void your warranty. For additional information, please
visit elkay.com.