Artificial stone sink cleaning

Sinks made of stone have a good popularity among users, and it is very easy to explain such popularity: moisture resistance, strength, resistance to high temperatures and chemical reagents. All these are only the main advantages of such a material. But all this is maintained with proper care. What should be the cleaning of an artificial stone sink? You will learn about this from this article.

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The advantages of a stone sink

As mentioned above, a stone sink has quite good characteristics. Let's get to know them better.

The material from which the sink is made has several advantages:

• UV Resistance;
• Good hygiene performance;
• Dense homogeneous structure.

Advantages of stone sinks themselves:

• Originality - I have a large number of colors and look more original than ordinary ceramic, stainless steel;
• Strength;
• Durability.

But in order to preserve all these advantages, it is necessary to follow the rules for the care of an artificial stone sink.

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How to wash an artificial sink?

Let's talk about what you can’t do with an artificial stone sink. For cleaning categorically not suitable:

• acetone;
• substances containing methylene chloride;
• paint thinners;
• substances for cleaning metal and furnaces;
• acid cleaning agents.

Important! If any of the above listed components has got into your sink, wash it off with copious amounts of hot water and soap.

In order not to cause any physical damage, observe the following rules:

• do not put pans or pans just removed from the stove on the sink;
• Do not lay connected or recently operating heating appliances;
• do not pour boiling water into the sink - turn on cold water first;
• use protective supports for pots;
• Avoid temperature extremes.

And finally, you just need to wash the sink on time from the remnants of food and other things, then there will be no problems. Following these simple rules, your sink will look like new after any amount of time.

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Sink care

Artificial stone is a very durable material. It does not absorb foreign particles, but care should not be neglected. To clean and clean an artificial stone sink, follow these guidelines:

• A mild detergent or liquid soap is the basis of everyday care. They instantly remove “fresh” stains from coffee or tea, restore the luster of the surface.
• The use of hard brushes (washcloths) and abrasives is strictly prohibited.
• It is better not to pour the remains of tea, coffee and other colored drinks into the sink, otherwise, significant spots will remain.

Important! It is also advisable to wipe the surface dry - this will help get rid of excess plaque and whitish spots.

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Artificial cleaning

If for some reason it is not possible to comply with the above care rules, here you will learn how and how to clean the sink made of artificial stone.

Folk methods:

• Baking soda - perfectly removes stubborn stains. It is necessary to cover the surface of the sink and rub a little, then rinse thoroughly with running water.
• Lemon or citric acid - remove traces of tea, coffee, wine and similar drinks, as well as rust.
• A solution of table vinegar - removes limescale.The instructions are the same as in the case of baking soda, only this tool also helps to disinfect the material.
• Mustard powder - has degreasing properties, removes almost all types of contaminants.

Important! Any of the folk remedies is a safe and affordable tool, so you can use them at any time as necessary.

Professional chemistry:

• Gel toothpaste - can remove several stains. Wash with a napkin.
• Pemolux type powders.
• Cleaners with a marker “for composites” are an excellent tool for cleaning sinks made of artificial stone.
• Abrasive preparations “Comet”, “Cif”.

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As you can see, there is nothing difficult in caring for washing an artificial stone, cleaning, in principle, no. You just need to follow the tips above, and everything will be fine.