Use and Care Guide

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS (cont...)
Stone Vessel Sinks
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GRANITE
SANITIZATION: To remove everyday stains on granite bowls, the surface can be cleaned with mild dish-washing
detergent and water; then rinsed and dried with a soft cloth. We recommend DuPont™ StoneTech® Professional
Stone & Tile Cleaner, or a mild cleaner such as Ajax®.
POLISH: We recommend that you periodically polish your granite sink with DuPont™ StoneTech® Polish. Spread the
polish evenly over the entire sink with a clean soft cloth. When dry, bu to the desired shine.
WATER SPOTS: Wiping the sink dry after each use is important in order to avoid spots, especially if you have hard
water. If tough water spots develop, we recommend using a sponge or nylon brush to scrub the soiled area in a
circular motion with DuPont™ StoneTech® Professional Soap Scum Remover. Alternative methods of cleaning tough
stains include gently scrubbing with a weak solution of vinegar and water, followed by rinsing and drying. Or, a
solution of one part bleach to forty parts water can be left standing in the sink overnight, drained, rinsed and
dried. (This process is only for extreme circumstances and should not be used regularly.)
MARBLE/ONYX
SANITIZATION: Since marble and onyx are porous stones, they are more susceptible to staining and damage than
other materials. Therefore, non-abrasive cleansers which do not contain acid are required for cleaning. To remove
everyday stains on marble and onyx bowls, the surface can be cleaned with mild dish-washing detergent and water;
then rinsed and dried with a soft cloth. We recommend DuPont™ StoneTech® Professional Stone & Tile Cleaner, or a
mild cleaner such as Ajax®. Additionally, a mild liquid detergent can be spread over the sink, sprinkled with a
tablespoon of baking soda, and rubbed together over the entire sink. Rinse with warm water, and dry with a soft cloth.
POLISH: Periodically hand-polish your marble or onyx sink with a professional stone polish. We recommend DuPont™
StoneTech®. Spread the polish evenly over the entire sink with a clean soft cloth. When dry, bu to the desired shine
is reached.
SANDSTONE/LIMESTONE
SANITIZATION: Sandstone and limestone sinks will inevitably become dirty or covered in grime. This build up can wear
away the protective crust of the stone and cause erosion. Therefore routine cleaning is required. To remove cosmetic
soil buildup, pour one-quarter teaspoon of a stone detergent, we recommend DuPont® StoneTech® Professional
Stone & Tile Cleaner, into a one quart container of warm water. Soak a rag in the solution and wipe the entire sink.
Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft rag. For soap scum removal, scrub the sink with a non-abrasive soap scum
remover, rinse with clean water and dry with a soft rag. We recommend DuPont™ StoneTech® Professional Soap
Scum Remover.
HARD WATER: Bu any crusted, white water deposits with a piece of dry, super-ne steel wool. Follow by wiping
the area with a clean, wet rag and dry the wet sandstone with a soft towel.