Use and Care Manual

COPPER
The charisma and charm of copper is its living nish. It will change and
react over the course of use. That means if you accidentally leave
toothpaste in the bath sink or forget to wash out the food from last
night’s dinner, you will notice a change in the copper nish. This will
inevitably happen and is completely normal. So, when it does happen,
take a deep breath, sit back, relax and let the patina process take over.
Patina is a natural coating that builds on copper over time to protect it
from corrosion. Spots and blemishes will appear (from things like citrus,
salt, ketchup and toothpaste), but just like a brand new penny under your
couch cushion, over time it will re-patina and darken leaving your sink with
a rich coppery blend of light and dark tones.
CLEANING
Below is a brief, but important, list of Do’s and Do Not’s:
+ DO - Wash daily with mild soap and water and a soft cloth or sponge.
+ DO - Dry occasionally with a soft cloth to mini¬mize water spots.
— DO NOT use strong abrasive cleaners, metal scrub pads, or steel wool.
These will scratch the surface.
— DO NOT leave rubber mats or sponges inside the sink. Water trapped
below could lead to stains.
— DO NOT let food, dishes, toothpaste or pots and pans sit inside the
copper sink for prolonged periods of time.
— DO NOT allow chlorine bleach in contact with your Copper sink. It will
remove the patina and drastically alter the nish of your sink.
— DO NOT allow drain cleaners to come into contact with the sink surface.
CARE
To help protect the nish of your copper sink and reduce spotting,
we recommend applying Sinkology’s Copper Armor. A monthly coating
of Copper Armor is the best way to protect your sink and keep it looking
as even and consistent as a living nish can look.
SINKOLOGY 101:
THE 3C’S – COPPER, CLEANING AND CARE