Use and Care Manual

The General Care and Cleaning of Any Kitchen Sink
Kitchen sinks are available in stainless steel, TruGranite, and copper. 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 difcult to eliminate. For a thorough cleaning after
extended use, or to remove stubborn stains, each material requires its own deep cleaning solutions.
Cleaning Instructions
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PATINA
Copper changes and evolves with time as it reacts
with the environment. While a new copper sink will
add beauty and style to any decor, the natural
oxidization process, or patina, requires some
maintenance.
SANITIZATION
The best way to clean a copper sink is with a solu-
tion of mild soap and water, followed by a wipe-down
with a soft cloth. Avoid using copper cleaners on your
sink as they can be abrasive; scratching the surface
and distorting the patina.
WATER SPOTS
If you have hard water, you will want to keep your
copper sink clean and dry to avoid water spots.
Clean it regularly with a mild, non-abrasive cleanser
and wipe it dry with a soft cloth after each use.
Copper
POLISHING AND WAXING
To help protect your copper sink from hard water
mineral damage, a wax such as Renaissance Wax
®
can be applied periodically. This will help maintain
the luster of your sink, however, the use of wax will
temporarily stop the development of the natural
patina.
We do not recommend polishing a copper sink
with an abrasive substance or material, as vigorous
scrubbing can strip off the natural patina.
ACIDIC FOODS
DO NOT leave acidic foods such as oranges, lem-
ons, vinegar, pineapple or tomatoes sitting in a
copper sink. Contact with acidic foods could cause
shiny spots or discoloration in the sink. Simply clean
the area with soap and water if contact occurs. Over
time, the patina will recover and the spot will blend
into the sink. To avoid this reaction, run water in the
sink while working with acid-based foods and clean
immediately afterward.
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