Care and Cleaning Guide

Elkay CuVerro® Antimicrobal Copper Sink
Care and Cleaning
Elkay | 1333 Butterfield Road, Suite 200 | Downers Grove, IL 60515 | 800.223.5529 | elkay.com 1000005390 7/19
CuVerro® Antimicrobal Copper
It has been proven that products made from Antimicrobial Copper Nickel kills greater
than 99.9% of bacteria* within 2 hours, and continues to kill 99% of bacteria* even after
repeated contamination.
• Clean the surface to regular hospital protocols (i.e. appropriate disinfectants,
frequency, etc.); be sure to rub in the direction of the satin finish grain lines;
rinse and towel dry.
• Use a cleaner that will not leave a wax film or coating on the surface, so that
cleaning will not interfere with the antimicrobial action of the surface.
• Not approved for direct food contact or food packaging uses.
• Light scratches are normal for copper sinks; over time they will blend into the
uniform finish pattern.
• Normal tarnishing or wear of this product will not impair the antimicrobial
effectiveness.
*Staphylococcus aureus, Enterobacter aerogenes, Methicillin-Resistant
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Escherichia coli O157:H7, and Pseudomonas
aeruginosa.
Home Remedies
• For major stains or grime on your sink, a mixture of a half a cup of white vinegar
and a half cup of water will help. Dip a cloth into the solution and rub away the
grime or stain. The solution should then be rinsed off and dried to prevent
damage to your sink’s finish.
• Another solution for major grime or stains, is a small amount of baking soda and
water on a toothbrush. This should remove any nasty stains. Again the solution
should then be rinsed off and dried to prevent damage to the finish of your sink.
DO NOT allow any part of your Elkay sink to soak in either of the above mixtures. It is
also recommended to test the above mixtures on an unseen part of your faucet to see
what affect it has to the finish of your sink.