Use and Care Manual

Cleaning Instructions

Vessel sinks are available in porcelain, glass, stone, bronze, copper, bamboo, and stainless steel. Although this is quite

a varied assortment of materials, for general maintenance all can be regularly cleaned with a mild detergent, warm water

and a soft cloth. Wiping down and drying any sink after each use is the best protection against hard water creating blem-

ishes which may become difcult to eliminate. For a thorough cleaning after extended use, or to remove stubborn stains,

each material requires its own deep cleaning solutions.

Vessel Sinks

The General Care and Cleaning of Any Vessel-Style Sink

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Glass

SANITIZATION

Glass sinks should be cleaned on a regular basis in

order to avoid any mineral or bacteria buildup. Spots

or ngerprints can be wiped away with a standard

glass cleaner, or a mixture of vinegar and water, and

a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners or scouring pads

which may scratch the glass. Be careful when clean-

ing the exterior of a glass sink as it might have a foil

or printed application which could be damaged by

scrubbing.

WATER TEMPERATURE

Extremely hot water could cause a glass sink to crack

or shatter. As a general rule, if the water is too hot to

the touch, then it is too hot to be in a glass sink.

HARD WATER

Wiping the sink dry after each use is important in or-

der to avoid spots, especially if you have hard water.

Long-standing hard water spots on glass can create

mineral stains which cannot be removed.

DAMAGE

Do not store heavy or sharp objects above glass sinks.

If they fall, they can scratch or shatter the sink. A

chipped or cracked glass sink cannot be repaired.

FROSTED GLASS

Frosted glass exteriors can be cleaned with standard

ammonia-based glass cleaners. Using paper towels,

newspaper or an abrasive sponge, wipe the frosted

glass sink in a circular motion. Frosted glass is much

tougher than “normal” glass due to the process it under-

went to achieve its appearance, so it can be scrubbed

vigorously.

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Cleaning Instructions Vessel Sinks The General Care and Cleaning of Any Vessel-Style Sink Vessel sinks are available in porcelain, glass, stone, bronze, copper, bamboo, and stainless steel. Although this is quite a varied assortment of materials, for general maintenance all can be regularly cleaned with a mild detergent, warm water and a soft cloth. Wiping down and drying any sink after each use is the best protection against hard water creating blemishes which may become difficult to eliminate.