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Granite kitchen sinks require a lot of caring and cleaning. There are a few dos and don’ts that one must know.
Granite Kitchen Sink Care & Cleaning
When it comes to looking out for a durable and easy
to maintain kitchen sink, granite is the name that immediately strikes
the mind. Granite kitchen sink is increasingly becoming the popular
choice by people, as it truly adds to the beauty and glamour of the
kitchen. It is best able to withstand the day to day pressures, in terms
of denting, staining and cutting. The most wonderful feature of using
the granite kitchen sink is that, it does not lose its luster soon.
Apart from being long-lasting, it is scratch resistant, lustrous and non
porous as well. Granite sinks come in a variety of colors; it is mainly
the metallic colors that are gaining much demand. Though granite sinks
are priced steeply, the multitude of benefits that it offers definitely
makes it worth the price. However, there are some guidelines that you
must follow, before using a granite sink. Read on to know the do's and
don'ts of kitchen granite sink.
Do's
- Instead of cleaning the granite sink once in a week or
fortnightly, clean it everyday.
- After every use, make sure that the sink is clean, dry and
exposed to room atmosphere. For this, rinse and towel dry the sink
in order to minimize major cleanups.
- Ensure that there is no standing water in the sink, as it may
build up mineral deposits. Remember, the quality of water plays a
dominant role in maintenance of the sink.
- In case you have a high mineral content water supply, mineral
deposits are bound to occur. For removal of mineral deposits, use a
dilute solution of vinegar and water for washing the sink area.
Thereafter, flush the surface with water.
- Make use of the mildest cleaning procedure to clean your sink
effectively.
- To remove everyday stains from the kitchen, dip a damp cloth in a
solution of dishwashing liquid.
- If there are stubborn stains, the best bet would be to use an
abrasive pad instead of a cloth.
- In case there are stains and marks that have seeped in, in the
bowl, use bleach and water solution. For this, mix water and bleach
in the ratio of 40:1. Soak the bowl in the solution and keep it
overnight. In the morning, drain the solution and rinse it with
water.
- Dragging metal pots and pans on the granite sink causes metal
residue. To remove the metal marking, use a soft nylon brush and a
liquid soap to scrub the entire area, in a circular manner.
Don'ts
- Avoid dropping any sharp object on the granite sink.
- Stop using any metal scouring pads or wire wool, as they leave a
metal residue on the surface of the sink.
- Mild steel or cast iron cookware left for extended periods of
time cause staining of the sink.
- Make sure that the rubber dish mats, wet sponges, or cleaning
pads are removed from the sink after every use, otherwise these
might cause staining and discoloration of the sink surface.
- Make sure concentrated bleaches or products containing
chlorinated solvents or formic acid are kept away from the sink.
These cause discoloration in the sink.
- Avoid using the sink as a cutting surface.
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