CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

THE GENERAL CARE AND CLEANING Stainless Steel OF ANY STAINLESS STEEL KITCHEN SINK Stainless steel kitchen sinks can be For a thorough cleaning after ex- Kitchen Sinks mounted under or over the counter. tended use, or to remove stubborn For general maintenance, all can be stains, follow the instructions on regularly cleaned with a mild deter- the reverse side. gent, 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 difficult to eliminate.

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SANITIZATION SCRATCHES Stainless Steel sinks should be While the stainless steel that we washed weekly with a mild de- use for our sinks is very durable, tergent or an ultra-mild abrasive no stainless steel is completely cleaner such as Soft Scrub® or Bar scratch-proof! We offer stainless Keepers Friend® to prevent buildup steel grids to help protect the of mineral deposits from the water. sink from scratches. Never use a Follow the manufacturer’s instruc- rubber mat in your stainless steel tions for any store-bought product sink. Water and other residue and always scrub in the direction of become trapped between the the grain/finish of the sink. rubber and the sink, causing more No matter how clean your rinse damage than good. water is, there will inevitably be Fine scratches can be removed Stainless Steel dissolved minerals and salts in using a mild abrasive cleaner such your rinse water. When the water as Bar Keepers Friend®. Always Kitchen Sinks evaporates, these minerals/salts scrub with the grain of the sink. are left behind creating unsightly For deeper scratches, a product water spots which will dull the such as Scratch-B-Gone® can be appearance of the sink. Drying your used. Never use steel wool to sink after rinsing will prevent these clean a stainless steel sink. Only TOUCH-UPS, SPOTS, water spots. use nylon or other synthetic clean- AND SHINE CORROSION ing pads when scouring. Olive oil can help remove streaks and add shine to your stainless Corrosion is rare, but a very serious steel sink. Dry your sink thoroughly threat to your sink. Construction and add a few drop of olive oil to a chemicals, solvents and household paper towel. Wipe the towel over the cleaners contain chlorides and acids streaked areas and rinse away with a which can damage stainless steel. wet cloth and running water. Products and cleaners that contain chlorine bleach can stain or corrode Undiluted white vinegar will help a stainless steel sink and so should remove fingerprints or hard water be avoided. Plumbing PVC solvents deposits. Simply pour the vinegar or certain grout cleaners which onto a soft cloth and rub over the contain muriatic acid can also cause 877.946.5725 spots and surrounding area. Rinse problems. If any of these dangerous thoroughly and dry. Toledo, Ohio chemicals get on the sink, rinse it im- mediately with plenty of clean water [email protected] More on Front q and dry thoroughly. www.MRDirectInt.com