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CARE AND MAINTEINANCE

STAINLESS-STEEL SINKS SINKS IN COMPOSITE MATERIAL

CARE AND MAINTEINANCE OF STAINLESS-STEEL SINKS

The material used for our sinks production is AISI 304 18/10 stainless steel, so-called because it is characterized by a chromium/nickel ratio of:
-    18% of chromium (it increases the hardness and the resistance to the abrasion, giving shine and durability)
-    9% (10% nominal) of nickel (it gives strength and impacts resistance).

Stainless steel is resistant to the corrosion and to rust thanks to its “passive layer”, a thin and transparent protective film in its surface, made up of just few atoms of alloying elements that, once scratches or damaged, it self-protects immediately once in contact with the air and/or water oxygen. Only the stainless steel gives excellent quality and warranty for all the life of the sink. Is our care to remind you that this kind of steel is used in surgical rooms because it is hygienic, rustproof, heat resistant, with an exceptional durability and not porous.

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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

  • In the first months of the sink use, the surface has a bigger resistance on keeping water and this can be the reason why some “water stagnation” appear, but this phenomenon can be simply eliminable with an absorbing cloth. This particularity is to be attributed to the viscosity of the water, to its chemical composition and to the sink finishing: the water is held for the cohesion between the two elements (for verifying this event is enough to observe, for example, as water drops are retained even on a vertical wall, as a glass or a mirror)
  • For the cleaning, are absolutely to avoid abrasive and metallic pads because they can scratch and leave carbon steel deposits which, reacting to humidity, can bring to rust stains
  • Do not leave the surface sink in contact for long time with:
    -    Wet sponges
    -    food residuals with high percentage of salt or acids
    -    corrosive solutions and too much aggressive detergents
  • during the sink cleaning operation, be sure to take off all detergent residuals otherwise they could be dangerous for the sink shining.
  • dry the sink carefully in order to avoid limestone traces
  • do not throw crockery or sharp / heavy objects inside the sink
  • do not move raw ceramics or pots directly on the sink surface
  • do not lay directly on the sink surface pots or other objects excessively hot
  • do not cut food directly on the sink surface

REGULAR CARE AND MAINTEINANCE

For keeping the stainless-steel sink in excellent conditions over time, are necessary to carry-out few important measures: 

  • use neutral detergents exclusively
  • rinse thoroughly with hot and clean water
  • dry quickly with soft clothes in the direction of the satin finish

EXTRAORDINARY CARE AND MAINTEINANCE

  • in case of light dirt or footprints, use neutral detergents exclusively spreading them with soft clothes or chamois leather
  • in case of heavy dirt, use nylon pads (as “scotch brite” pads)
  • For the weekly cleaning, we recommend you the BUFFEL INOX creamy product (*) to be used pure, without dilute it, helping you with a paper cloth, always following the direction of the satin finish

(*) the product can be requested contacting our toll-free number 0080010042009 Or by e-mail to: info@cm-spa.it sending your home address for the product dispatch.

CARE AND MAINTEINANCE OF SINKS IN COMPOSITE MATERIAL

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

To maintain the product original features, we suggest you to carefully read the following precautions:

  • Avoid leaning directly to the sink surface pots or other objects excessively hot (ATTENTION! the bottom of a pot just removed from the stove can reach temperatures over 600°C)
  • Avoid excessive thermal shocks caused by the contemporary action of very hot and very cold objects that could create cracks in the sink surface
  • Not use aggressive detergent and liquids, high alkaline and abrasive substances, acids, do not put in the sink alcohol, fuel, trichloroethylene, any solvents because they can attack the chemical structure of the sink and change its aesthetical aspect.
  • Do not remove dirt residues, or stains, from the sink with steel or abrasive sponges, because they could scratch the surface
  • Avoid accidental bumps of heavy/sharp objects that could damage the sink surface
  • Do not cut or grind food directly to the sink but equip yourself with an appropriate chopping board.
  • All the coloured liquids (as coffee, tea, orange juices, red wine or similar) have to be plenty rinse with warm water.
  • The use of silicone mat, or accessories in plastic material (that can leave residuals), is advise against if both positioned directly to the sink
CARE AND MAINTEINANCE OF SINKS IN COMPOSITE MATERIAL

REGULAR CARE AND MAINTEINANCE

The base is a regular and daily cleaning of the sink. The surface of our sinks allows a quick cleaning using a normal liquid dish detergent together with a not-abrasive sponge. After have cleaned the sink with circular movements, rinse it with warm water and dry it with a microfiber cloth. An extra step for CM’s composite sinks cleaning, that we recommend once a week, is the use of the common olive oil: in fact, we suggest – after have cleaned the sink regularly as usual – to spread the olive oil in all the sink surface, helping us with a cloth, and let it work all night long. The day after, use the sink as usual. This simple operation will give to your sink a bright aspect and it will bring the sink colours back to the initial state.

EXTRAORDINARY CARE AND MAINTEINANCE

Is our care to inform our customers that,
to remove stubborn stains from light coloured composite sinks we recommend to lay – in the bottom of the sink – a solution of ¾ of bleach and ¼ of warm water (is advisable to make this operation during night hours), by rinsing abundantly the day after and drying all the surface carefully with a microfibre cloth.

To remove stubborn stains from dark coloured composite sinks we recommend to use a dish soap and, using a not-abrasive sponge, clean the sink with circular movements. After that, rinse the sink plentifully with warm water and dry its surface with a soft cloth in microfibre material.
To prevent stains and limestone halos we recommend a descaling treatment once a week, by leaving in the sink bottom – for a few hours - a solution of warm water and vinegar. Brush the compound energetically with a soft sponge and take off all the stains; then, rinse plentifully with warm water and dry the surface with a microfibre cloth carefully. Is possible to remove the scale also with some specific descaling anti-limescale agents, leaving them work for few minutes, then rinse and dry carefully as above indicated.