The General Care and Cleaning of Any Vessel-Style Sink

Vessel sinks are available in porcelain, glass, stone, bronze, copper, bamboo, and stainless steel. Although this is quite a varied assortment of materials, 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 blem-ishes which may become difficult to eliminate. For a thorough cleaning after extended use, or to remove stubborn stains, each material requires its own deep cleaning solutions.

Cleaning Instructions

Vessel Sinks

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SANITIZATION

To remove everyday stains on granite bowls,

the surface should be cleaned with a solution

of a mild dish-washing detergent and water;

then dried with a soft cloth or sponge. More

stubborn stains can be removed by using a mild

abrasive cleaner such as Ajax®.

If a tough stain has become ingrained in the

bowl, mix a solution of one part bleach in forty

parts water and let stand in the sink overnight.

Drain and rinse thoroughly. This process is only

for extreme circumstances and should not be

used regularly.

WATER SPOTS

Wiping the sink dry after each use is important

in order to avoid spots, especially if you have

hard water. Long-standing hard water spots on

stone can create mineral deposits which stain

the stone. They can be removed by washing

with a weak solution of vinegar and water. Rinse

thoroughly and dry.

DAMAGE

Do not store heavy or sharp objects above a

granite sink. If they fall, or make contact with

the sink, the granite can chip or scratch. A

chipped or cracked granite sink can be very

difficult and costly to repair or replace.

Stone - Granite

SANITIZATION

Since marble and onyx are porous stones, they

are more susceptible to staining and damage

than other materials. Therefore, non-abrasive

cleansers which do not contain acid are re-

quired for cleaning.

To remove soap scum, with a soft cloth, rub

a mild liquid detergent over the sink. Sprinkle

one tablespoon of baking soda on top of the

detergent. Rub this combination over the entire

sink and rinse with warm water. Be sure to dry

thoroughly with a soft cloth. Professional stone

cleaners, which have the safe combination

of ingredients, can be purchased from most

hardware stores.

POLISH

Periodically hand-polish your marble or onyx

sink with a soft cloth or stone polishing pad.

Polishing will help keep the stone looking shiny

and new and extend the life of your sink.

DAMAGE

For some types of damage, a high quality car

wax and compound can be used. After cleaning

the stone, carefully wax and compound the

problem area of the sink. If this does not repair

the damage, call a stone repair professional for

assistance.

Stone - Marble/Onyx

SANITIZATION

Sandstone sinks will inevitably become dirty or

covered in grime. This build up can wear away

the protective crust of the stone and cause

erosion. Therefore routine cleaning is required.

Fortunately, simple cleaning solutions will do

the job.

To remove cosmetic soil buildup, pour one-

quarter teaspoon of a stone detergent into a

one quart container of warm water. Soak a rag

in the solution and wipe the entire sink. Rinse

with a clean, wet rag and running water.

For soap scum removal, douse the sink with

a non-abrasive soap scum remover. Wipe the

covered sink with a clean, wet rag and rinse

with warm water.

HARD WATER

Buff any crusty, white water deposits with a dry,

super-fine steel wool to remove it. Wipe area

with a clean, wet rag and buff the wet sand-

stone with a dry towel.

DAMAGE

Do not store heavy or sharp objects above

a sandstone sink. If they fall, or make con-

tact with the sink, the sandstone can chip or

scratch. A chipped or cracked sandstone sink

can be very difficult and costly to repair or

replace.

Stone - Sandstone