Sink do’s

• Clean regularly with hot soapy water and a soft cloth, this is much easier and kinder to the sink finish than infrequent ‘heavy’ cleaning.
  Use soft or microfibre cloths (e.g. E-cloth).
• A 50% mix of water and white vinegar can be used to remove limescale deposits, ensure to rinse thoroughly after use. Do not leave the vinegar in contact with the surface. A nylon scratch pad and toothbrush can be used on difficult areas. Dry the sink after use to delay future build up.
• Always rinse the sink with water after cleaning or preparing food.
• Always clean the sink ‘along the grain’ of the ‘brush finishing’ pattern.

‘Deep Cleaning’

It should be noted that if the above advice has been followed then ‘deep cleaning’ should not be necessary. 
‘Deep cleaning’ should be seen as a last option after trying the above cleaning advice, repeatedly using these methods will alter the appearance of the sink and reduce its lifespan. You should start with the (first) least aggressive method.
1.    Absorb as much contaminate as possible with kitchen roll. Rinse with lots of hot water.
2.    ‘Shiny sinks’ or ‘Cif’ cleaner with a soft wet cloth in the direction of the grain.
3.    Scotch Brite scouring pad used in the direction of the grain.
If you are removing any form of corrosion due to accidental misuse you should ensure that all the corrosion is removed, you should always rinse the sink thoroughly afterwards.

 

Sink don’ts

The following chemicals should not be used in your sink

• Photographic developing solutions.
• DIY related products and chemicals, turpentine, xylene, acetone etc.
• Soldering flux.
• Oven cleaners.
• Drain cleaning products containing hydrochloric or sulphuric acid.

Mild corrosion and staining of the sink

Certain food stuffs and chemicals have been known to have a corrosive effect on stainless steel depending on the concentration and duration of exposure to a chemical, thus, to ensure your sink lasts well beyond its warranty period you should thoroughly rinse the sink if you do use anything listed below.

• Spray cleaners (irrespective of the label claims).
• Sterilising solution
• Alcohols, beer and wine etc.
• Bleach – neat, do not soak items in the bowl for long periods.
• Bleach – diluted
• Fruit juice.
• Abrasive cloths and creams.
• Soaps with antibacterial content.
• Coffee.
• Milk.
• Table salt or high salt content food.
• Mustard, mayonnaise & pickles.

Cross contamination

Whilst your Abode sink is made from high grade stainless steel, as with all metals it is possible to get cross contamination corrosion and surface staining therefore avoid:
A steel wool pad left on the sink will cause rust stains via cross contamination, note if you use these to clean cookware you should ensure that all the loose metal ‘strands’ are flushed from the sink immediately.

Leaving any iron or mild or carbon steel-based metal in contact with the surface, like screwdrivers, paintbrushes may again cause rust cross contamination.
Do not use a plastic bowl in the sink, dirt and grit will become engrained in the bottom of the plastic bowl and scratch the sink.