I just had this sink installed and am wondering about the best way to keep it clean and shiny. I have Elkay's manual but am looking for real life experience, how often you clean it, what product(s) you use, anything else useful. Thanks!
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I use a stainless steel cleaner that is a spray. For everyday cleaning I use 409 because it does get build up. Although I love the sink it scratches very easily which I have stopped worrying about. I am not sure why it scratches so easily. I'm sure you know not to use an abrasive cleaner
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I use a Waste King. No problems. Love the sink. Get a rack to protect the bottom.
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I have a very small rust spot from leaving a knife in the sink. It let me know right off the bat to keep the dishes cleaned up. I really like the sink, how deep it is and don't mind the encouragement to not have messes.
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I didn't, I just poured it directly into the sink and let it sit for a while and then flushed with hot water. It worked great for me. My sink wasn't completely clogged but was draining very, very slowly.
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We have had ours installed for about a month now and we LOVE IT. I haven't experienced any problems with anything accumulating. It does however require a little extra effort to keep clean because it is SO BIG.....absolutely worth it!!! Haven't found a pot or pan it can't handle. I reccomend a large faucet with a good sprayer.
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Daily use sink got some water & scratch marks, I just use dish soap & green Scotch pad then wipe dry.still very happy with this sink, reasonable price & other pricy SS sinks not as deep as this one.
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I would not describe it a shiny. I had another Blanco sink in the previous house, and I did not notice any change in the surface over time. It is great material I would not use anything else.
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It always drains, so when I have mine on the countertop, I make sure the little holes (at opposite end of silverware trays) are positioned over the lip/edge of the sink. I guess you could cover those holes with something-??tape??-and then UNcover when you put it back in the sink.
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While cleaning it's best to shake off accumulated dust in a wastebasket. Good news is this duster really picks up lots of particles. For a thorough cleaning just add a drop of detergent to warm (not hot) water in the sink and submerge for a few minutes. Rinse in cool water. Use a dry, terrycloth towel press to release water (don't scrub) then air dry. This is a great product!
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We have the satin stainless which matches our brushed stainless steel sink and love it! The only thing I am not happy about. the way our plumber installed it, and said it could only be installed this way in our house, is the the soap dispenser just clears the edge of the sink - if I had known before hand I would have had only the faucet installed. Enjoy the faucet, we love it, and would very much think you would enjoy it!
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I have brushed nickel on mine. If you are one of those people who have to completely match then that's what I'd suggest. The sink is a nice matte finish...so chrome would dress it up if that is the look you want. It's a sturdy, beautiful sink for the money.Good luck!
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Had sink for few years. I like style and size big and deep. I live in south Florida with well water pretty harsh on sink. Have some slight white and stains but haven't tried the cleaner yet so don't know if they will clean off sorry
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i have polished nickel. it looks great, but never again i will have it in my house. i have to wipe my faucets after every use in order to keep them nice and sparking clean. if the water drop dries on it, it creates a stain. my other bathroom has polished chrome. - i can leave it for a week, and after wiping with a wet sponge and buffing with a terry towel it looks as good as new. i used to be paranoid about my polished nickel, but now i clean with flitz once a year and it looks not bad at all. (but i wipe it dry with the terry towels after almost every use). hope this helps
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We love our copper sink!!! I love the texture of it, cleans very easily with warm water and nonabrasive cleaner!!
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Brushed Nickel! Hands down! I thought of using chrome, but with the money I saved getting the Kraus faucet, it was a no brainer and it looks so much better than the chrome. One thing I might mention about the tall faucets. I notice, when I use the spray it goes all over the place. If you mount the faucet at the back of the sink, be sure you put it back far enough to avoid the spray over spraying, at least two to three inches. Also if you are doing a remodel bring the sink out from the cabinets. I did that to mine, but I could have brought it out another inch and a half. Just a suggestion, good luck Brushed Nickel! Hands down! I thought of using chrome, but with the money I saved getting the Kraus faucet, it was a no brainer and it looks so much better than the chrome. One thing I might mention about the tall faucets. I notice, when I use the spray it goes all over the place. If you mount the faucet at the back of the sink, be sure you put it back far enough to avoid the spray over spraying, at least two to three inches. Also if you are doing a remodel bring the sink out from the cabinets. I did that to mine, but I could have brought it out another inch and a half. Just a suggestion,... » Read More Brushed Nickel! Hands down! I thought of using chrome, but with the money I saved getting the Kraus faucet, it was a no brainer and it looks so much better than the chrome. One thing I might mention about the tall faucets. I notice, when I use the spray it goes all over the place. If you mount the faucet at the back of the sink, be sure you put it back far enough to avoid the spray over spraying, at least two to three inches. Also if you are doing a remodel bring the sink out from the cabinets. I did that to mine, but I could have brought it out another inch and a half. Just a suggestion, good luck « Show Less
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I love my new sink..... .... I bought a waste King 1hp disposal from Amazon also...... so when the sink was installed , they also installed the new garbage disposal it works perfectly
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Cleaning with regular soap and water, then applying a thin coat of extra virgin olive oil with a cotton ball whenever it starts looking dull. Hope this helps. We've had the sink for a year and still love it!