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Cleaning and maintenance of stainless steel
Any cleaning or scrubbing to remove stubborn stains from the inside
of the sink bowls, should follow the direction of the grain line. Any scrubbing across the grain will show as a scratch. Scrubbing in the same direction as the grain will blend in any surface scratches.
"The
Don'ts"
Steel wools pads should never be used to clean your sink as they will leave a residue of small iron particles. They may not even be readily visible, but they most certainly will lead to rusting and
corrosion of the sink. ScotchBrite. scouring pads are available for this purpose. For similar reasons do not leave any mild steel or cast iron cookware or implements anywhere on the sink for extended periods
of time. The combined presence of iron and moisture with stainless steel can only lead to surface corrosion and staining of the sink. Do not leave rubber dish mats, wet sponges or cleaning pads in the sink
overnight as they will trap water underneath which could lead to staining and discoloration of the sink surface. The unique properties of stainless steel are dependent upon exposure of the surface to the atmosphere.
Never use abrasive pads or cleaners on the mirror finish deck of the sink. They will scratch the finish. THIS INCLUDES SCOTCHBRITE. PADS! KINDRED RECOMMENDS THAT SCOTCHBRITE. PADS BE USED ONLY ON THE SIDES AND BOTTOM
OF THE SINK BOWLS. We don t recommend that you use chlorine bleach in your stainless steel sink, as chlorine will attack the protective layer that makes stainless steel truly stainless. The risk of damage is
proportional to the concentration of the chlorine and the duration of exposure between the sink and the chlorine agent. Always dilute any antibacterial product used and wipe up any spills. Note: some antibacterial soaps may
contain chlorine compounds. Any accidental contact of the sink with photographic chemicals or soldering fluxes should be addressed by an immediate rinsing and cleaning of the sink. Certain foods such
as pickles, mayonnaise, mustard and salt laden foodstuffs can cause pitting of the sink surface if left unattended for prolonged periods. Any drain cleaning products containing sulphuric or hydrochloric acid will
attack the sink. Silver dip cleaners may contain strong acids which will attack the sink. Do not use your sink as a cutting surface. Kindred Sinks offers solid wood cutting boards for this purpose.
Stainless steel bottom grids are available for many Kindred stainless steel sinks. These bottom grids protect the bottom of the bowl(s) from cutlery scratches, or marking from heavy kitchen utensils.
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