KOHLER Care and Cleaning Guide ®
We believe in creating kitchen and bath products that endure – from timeless designs to reliable performance. Because we use materials of exceptional quality, the right care and cleaning will keep your KOHLER products looking and functioning like new for years to come. ® To help ensure that you remain as happy with your KOHLER purchase as the day it was installed, please follow the care and cleaning instructions and tips specific to your product.
Table of Contents Getting Started 5 Kitchen Faucets and Accessories 6 Sinks 8 Bathroom Faucets and Accessories 12 Sinks 14 Furniture and Storage 18 Toilets, Toilet Seats and Bidets 20 Bathing 24 Showering 28
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Care and Cleaning Guide Getting Started 5 Getting Started For the best results when caring for your KOHLER® products, follow the instructions carefully and use only the cleaning products suggested. The use of other cleaning products may damage or discolor your product and potentially affect the functionality. Always test the cleaning solution on an inconspicuous area before applying to the entire surface. Wipe surfaces clean and rinse completely with water immediately after applying cleaner.
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Care and Cleaning Guide Kitchen Faucets and Accessories 7 Kitchen Faucets and Accessories Chrome and Vibrant® PVD Finishes Products to consider · Clorox® Disinfecting Bathroom Cleaner · Comet® Bathroom Cleaner · Fantastik® Antibacterial Heavy Duty Cleaner · Green Works® All-Purpose Cleaner · · · · Green Works Glass Cleaner Windex® Original Glass Cleaner Soft cloth Sponge What do I do? Rinse thoroughly and use a soft cloth to wipe the product dry after each use.
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Care and Cleaning Guide Kitchen Sinks 9 Kitchen Sinks KOHLER® Enameled Cast Iron Kitchen Sinks Products to consider · KOHLER Cast Iron Cleaner · Fantastik® Antibacterial Heavy Duty Cleaner · Formula 409® Antibacterial All-Purpose Cleaner · Green Works® All-Purpose Cleaner · Soft Scrub® Gel with Bleach · Soft cloth For rust removal: · Bon Ami® (liquid or powder) · Super Iron Out® Rust Stain Remover What do I do? Rinse thoroughly and use a soft cloth to wipe the product dry after each use.
KOHLER ® Stainless Steel Kitchen Sinks Products to consider · KOHLER® Stainless Steel Cleaner · Fantastik® Antibacterial Heavy Duty Cleaner · Formula 409® Antibacterial All-Purpose Cleaner · Windex® Original Glass Cleaner · Nonabrasive cloth or sponge What do I do? Clean stainless steel sinks at least once a week. Apply stainless steel cleaner/polish with a nonabrasive cloth or sponge. Be sure to rub cleaner with the grain. Rinse cleaner off and buff sink dry.
Care and Cleaning Guide Kitchen Sinks 11 Stainless Steel Kitchen Sinks with Preserve™ Coating Products to consider · KOHLER® Stainless Steel Cleaner · Fantastik® Antibacterial Heavy Duty Cleaner · Formula 409® Antibacterial All-Purpose Cleaner · Windex® Original Glass Cleaner · Nonabrasive cloth or sponge For hard water removal: · KOHLER Cast Iron Cleaner · Bar Keepers Friend® Cleanser What do I do? Clean stainless steel sinks at least once a week.
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Care and Cleaning Guide Bathroom Faucets and Accessories 13 Bathroom Faucets and Accessories Chrome and Vibrant® PVD Finishes Products to consider · Clorox® Disinfecting Bathroom Cleaner · Comet® Bathroom Cleaner · Fantastik® Antibacterial Heavy Duty Cleaner · Green Works® All-Purpose Cleaner · · · · Green Works Glass Cleaner Windex® Original Glass Cleaner Soft cloth Sponge What do I do? Rinse thoroughly and use a soft cloth to wipe the product dry after each use.
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Care and Cleaning Guide Bathroom Sinks 15 Bathroom Sinks KOHLER® Enameled Cast Iron Bathroom Sinks Products to consider · KOHLER Cast Iron Cleaner · Clorox® Disinfecting Bathroom Cleaner · Fantastik® Antibacterial Heavy Duty Cleaner · Formula 409® Antibacterial All-Purpose Cleaner · · · · Green Works® All-Purpose Cleaner Soft Scrub® Gel with Bleach Tilex® Bathroom Cleaner Soft cloth For rust removal: · Bon Ami® (liquid or powder) · Super Iron Out® Rust Stain Remover What do I do? Rinse thoroughly and
KOHLER ® Glass Bathroom Sinks Products to consider · Green Works® Glass Cleaner · Mr. Clean® with Febreze® Freshness Antibacterial Spray · Windex® Original Glass Cleaner · Soft cloth What do I do? Choose cleaner from the approved products. Apply as directed. What else should I know? Wipe the product dry after each use to avoid lime buildup in hard water areas. Do not use bristle brushes, abrasive sponges or abrasive cleaners as they will scratch some glass surfaces.
Care and Cleaning Guide Bathroom Sinks 17 Stainless Steel Bathroom Sinks Products to consider · KOHLER® Stainless Steel Cleaner · Fantastik® Antibacterial Heavy Duty Cleaner · Formula 409® Antibacterial All-Purpose Cleaner · Windex® Original Glass Cleaner · Dishwashing soap (for colored finishes) · Nonabrasive cloth or sponge What do I do? Clean stainless steel sinks at least once a week. Apply stainless steel cleaner/polish with a nonabrasive cloth or sponge. Be sure to rub cleaner with the grain.
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Care and Cleaning Guide Bathroom Furniture and Storage Bathroom Furniture and Storage Wood Furniture Products to consider · Orange-Glo® 2-in-1 Cleaner & Polish · Scott’s Liquid Gold® Wood Cleaner & Preservative · Soft cloth What do I do? Blot any spills immediately with a soft, damp cloth. Dust frequently with a soft cloth in the direction of the grain. Remove soil buildup every six months: Rub surface with a soft cloth dampened in a 50/50 solution of warm water and ammonia-free detergent.
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Care and Cleaning Guide Toilets, Toilet Seats and Bidets 21 Toilets, Toilet Seats and Bidets Vitreous China Toilets and Bidets Products to consider · Clorox® Disinfecting Bathroom Cleaner · Comet® Bathroom Cleaner · Fantastik® Antibacterial Heavy Duty Cleaner · Formula 409® Antibacterial All-Purpose Cleaner · Green Works® All-Purpose Cleaner · Lysol® Bathroom Cleaner · · · · · Soft Scrub® Gel with Bleach Soft Scrub Lemon Cleanser Tilex® Bathroom Cleaner Soft cloth Toilet brush For rust removal: · Bar
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Care and Cleaning Guide Toilets, Toilet Seats and Bidets 23 Toilet Seats Products to consider · Clorox® Disinfecting Bathroom Cleaner · Comet® Bathroom Cleaner · Green Works® All-Purpose Cleaner · Green Works Bathroom Cleaner · Tilex® Bathroom Cleaner · Windex® Original Glass Cleaner · Soft cloth What do I do? If removing the toilet seat, consider using a large utility sink for cleaning. Create a mixture of dishwashing liquid and water or any of the suggested cleaning products above.
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Care and Cleaning Guide Bathing 25 Bathing Flushing Your Whirlpool Products to consider · Powder dishwasher detergent · Bleach What do I do? Adjust the jets fully clockwise so there is no air induction. Fill the bath with warm water 2 inches above the highest jets. Add 2 teaspoons of a low-foaming, powder dishwasher detergent. Add 20 ounces of household bleach (5% to 6% sodium hypochlorite). Run the whirlpool for 5-10 minutes. Shut off the whirlpool. Drain the water.
KOHLER ® KOHLER® Enameled Cast Iron Baths and Whirlpools Products to consider · KOHLER Cast Iron Cleaner · Fantastik® Antibacterial Heavy Duty Cleaner · Formula 409® Antibacterial All-Purpose Cleaner · Green Works® All-Purpose Cleaner · Soft Scrub® Gel with Bleach · Soft cloth Safeguard® slip-resistant surface: · Clorox® Disinfecting Bathroom Cleaner · Tilex® Bathroom Cleaner For rust removal: · Bon Ami® (liquid or powder) · Super Iron Out® Rust Stain Remover What do I do? Rinse thoroughly and use a
Care and Cleaning Guide Bathing Lithocast® Baths Products to consider · Green Works® Natural Bathroom Cleaner · Lysol® Disinfectant Bathroom Cleaner · Soft cloth For rust removal: · Super Iron Out® Rust Stain Remover What do I do? Wipe out after each use with a soft cloth. Choose cleaner from the approved products. Apply as directed. What else should I know? Do not use abrasive cleaners. Avoid using aerosol products on the bath surface.
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Care and Cleaning Guide Showering 29 Showering Shower Doors Products to consider · Green Works® All-Purpose Cleaner · Green Works Bathroom Cleaner · Mr. Clean® with Febreze® Freshness Antibacterial Spray · · · · Windex® Original Glass Cleaner Mild detergent Soft cloth Squeegee What do I do? Wipe the doors dry after each use to avoid lime buildup in hard water areas. Use a shower squeegee to clean glass doors after showering to prevent water spots from accumulating.
KOHLER ® KOHLER® Enameled Cast Iron Shower Bases Products to consider · KOHLER Cast Iron Cleaner · Fantastik® Antibacterial Heavy Duty Cleaner · Formula 409® Antibacterial All-Purpose Cleaner · Green Works® All-Purpose Cleaner · Soft Scrub® Gel with Bleach · Soft cloth Safeguard® slip-resistant surface: · Clorox® Disinfecting Bathroom Cleaner · Tilex® Bathroom Cleaner For rust removal: · Bon Ami® (liquid or powder) · Super Iron Out® Rust Stain Remover What do I do? Rinse thoroughly and use a soft cl
Care and Cleaning Guide Showering 31 Acrylic Shower Bases Products to consider · Clorox® Disinfecting Bathroom Cleaner · Fantastik® Antibacterial Heavy Duty Cleaner · Green Works® All-Purpose Cleaner · Green Works Bathroom Cleaner · Lysol® Bathroom Cleaner · Mr. Clean® Disinfecting Bath Cleaner with Febreze® Freshness · Tilex® Bathroom Cleaner · Soft cloth For rust removal: · Super Iron Out® Rust Stain Remover What do I do? Wipe out after each use with a soft cloth.
Kohler Co. is not affiliated with any of the third-party cleaning product brands identified in this material. Cleaning product brands suggested in this material are based on performance testing conducted by Kohler, and in the opinion of Kohler, these brands perform the best on the products identified. Clorox®, Formula 409®, Green Works®, and Tilex® are registered trademarks of The Clorox Company. Windex® and Fantastik® are registered trademarks of S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. Febreze® and Mr.
