Care and Cleaning Guide

CARE & CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS-Continued
CARE OF CAST IRON BATHS
Water conditions in various parts of the country will determine any extra cleaning attention you
give your Cast Iron tubs. In the meantime, a simple routine of daily care will keep your cast iron
tubs fresh and sparkling.
Kallista does not recommend the use of harsh abrasive cleaners on any of its products. If used
regularly, harsh cleaners will scratch and destroy product surfaces. In the rare occurrence of
stubborn stains, use abrasive cleaners sparingly. NEVER use abrasive cleaners without water.
Rinse thoroughly after each use.
Use a soft cloth to wipe the product dry after each use.
Use a soft, nylon brush on the tub’s bottom surface. Do not use steel wool, or abrasive sponge
pads.
CARE OF STAINLESS STEEL SINKS
Kallista’s Stainless Steel sinks are the highest quality with content of nickel to guard against
corrosion. All our sinks are 18 gauge with a thick Hushcoat undercoating for superior sound
absorption.
The sinks are made of type 304 quality stainless steel with an 18% chromium and 8% nickel
content. This provides excellent resistance to stains and corrosion. To achieve their striking finish
and high wear resistance, the sinks go through a number of polishing and buffing operations.
Stainless steel sinks should be cleaned at least once a week. Use cleaners in moderation and
rinse immediately, do not let cleaners sit on the surface of the sink. Sink should be rinsed and
wiped out after each use so soap build-up doesn’t occur.
Some of the cleaning products we recommend are: New Mr. Clean, Ultra Comet, Home-Care
Multi-room Cleaner with Bleach (spray), and Comet HomeCare Multi-room Disinfectant Cleanser
with Bleach (powder).
DO NOT USE METAL SCOURING PADS or rust stains may appear in the sink. Also do not allow rusty
utensils to remain in the sink. DO NOT USE A RUBBER MAT. Organic particles under the mat may
decay and cause the sink to be stained.
Avoid soaking dishes for a long period of time and refrain from leaving coffee grounds, tea
bags, or pottery with rough bottoms in the sink.
To disinfect: sprinkle 4oz. of Comet HomeCare Multi-room Disinfectant Cleaner with Bleach
(powder) onto sink surface, scour thoroughly, let stand 10 minutes, and rinse. Comet wipes out
most household germs including Staph, salmonella, and Pseudomonas.
Some chemicals such as chlorides may corrode stainless steel. Make sure you rinse the surface
immediately if you use a cleaner with chloride. Do not allow them to remain in contact with the
sink for long periods of time.