Use and Care Manual

NEVER
Use cleaning products which contain high chemical additives on the surface of the sink.•
Use abrasive cleaning materials such as steel wool or metal brushes to clean your sink.•
Use sulfuric or hydrochloric acid drain cleaner that will damage the sink’s surface.•
Use your sink as a cutting board and handle gently when putting any sharp object in the sink.•
Leave corrosive or rust prone materials in the sink.•
Leave water spots or any other cookware in the sink for extended period of time.•
Leave rubber dish mats, sponges or cleaning pads overnight in the sink. is may lead to staining, •
discoloration or rusting of the sink’s surface.
Allow liquid soap or other household cleaning agents or bleach to sit on the surface of the sink.•
Rub or scrub against the direction of the grain lines of the sink.•
Use solvents or cleaning products that contain chlorine.•
UNDERSTANDING OF STAINLESS STEEL
MYTHS ABOUT RUSTING
MYTHS ABOUT SCRATCHES
Stainless steel needs to be maintained to retain its beauty and to protect its surface from corrosion.
Understanding the nished surface of stainless steel is essential. Its corrosion resistant surface is
protected by a thin layer of chromium oxide. Oxygen combines with the chromium oxide and forms
a passive lm that protects the sink surface. If the surface is contaminated by dirt or scratches caused
by abrasive materials, it will reduce the corrosion protection and may leave particles embedded on the
surface which can lead to rusting. us, routine cleaning with a non-abrasive cleanser is required to
protect the invisible layer of the sink.
STAINLESS STEEL DOES NOT RUST due to the invisible layer of chromium oxide covering the entire
surface of the sink. When the stainless steel sink is not properly maintained, contamination of the
surface can occur. In rare instances, a contaminant can adhere to the surface of the sink forming rust
on top of the surface but not the stainless steel itself. Also, water with a high concentration of iron may
aect the appearance of the sink, making the sink appear brown and rusty. Drying the sink with a towel
aer each use will prevent such occurrence.
ALL STAINLESS STEEL WILL SCRATCH if it is not handled properly. Exclusive Heritage sinks are
made of the industrial highest quality composition of 18/10 (18% Chromium, 10% Nickel) stainless
steel which greatly increases the resistance to corrosion. With that being said, minor scratches will still
occur and are normal. With proper cleaning, normal usage scratches will eventually blend into the
overall nish of the sink over time.
CARE & MAINTENANCE