TopZero Stainless Steel Sinks Care and Maintenance

Ukinox Stainless Steel Sinks are made from premium quality chrome nickel steel which is highly resistant to staining, rust and corrosion – it won’t chip, craze, flake or break. The high quality Ukinox Sink is made from 16 gauge and 18 gauge, type 304 surgical grade stainless steel for maximum durability. Stainless steel is an extremely durable surface; it can, however, be scratched or scuffed. When scuffing does occur, please remember that this is normal and the effect will become uniform with age. The high quality stainless steel does not lose its attractive shine.

Daily Care, and Recommended Cleaning Products:
Regular cleaning is important to maintain the appearance of your TopZero Sink. Wipe with a soft, soapy cloth, rinse and dry after every use. Drying is very important to eliminate any film build-up that may develop from hard water deposits. All that is generally required is a simple liquid soap and a dish rag. Some of the cleaners that also work, only if needed, are Bar Keeper’s Friend™, Zud™, Comet™, Flitz™, Soft Scrub™ and Mr. Clean™.

Scratching:
Stainless steel, like all metallic surfaces, will scratch. These scratches will blend into the overall satin finish of your sink over time. Do not use your sink as a cutting board or chopping block. This type of use may cause deep scratches in the finish of your sink.

Tough Stains and Rust:
Stainless Steel is by itself, metallurgical incapable of rusting, it does not rust. Most stains are a result of water-borne minerals. Steel wool pads also leave tiny particles that will develop into rust spots. Such stains are often seen as a rainbow effect and can generally be avoided with the daily care recommendations above.
Rust stains are a result of iron particles from an outside source (i.e., water, cookware, etc.) and can be removed with cleaners containing oxalic acid. Gordon’s Miracle, Shine, Flitz, Soft Scrub with Bleach, Zud, Bar Keepers Friend are all effective at removing surface residue such as tarnish, rust, lime deposit, and hard water stains. Follow the directions on the bottle.