Stylish modern kitchen sinks, made of composite materials, quickly lose their attractiveness, if not provide them with appropriate care. Cleaning the sink made of artificial stone is not difficult, but it needs to be done regularly and thoroughly.
If a technique is violated or a frequency of approaches is reduced, the dark shell quickly covers the lime deposit from the running water, and the light one - stains from the colored drinks. If the crane leaks a bit, it will additionally have to clean the car wash of rust.
It should be remembered that products made of artificial stone are not as durable and unpretentious as stainless steel. They react poorly to the use of abrasives, solvents, strong alkalis and acids.
Basic recommendations for the care of artificial stone sinks
The stone sink must be washed much less frequently if the following rules of its operation are observed:
- It is necessary to prevent the influence of too high and low temperatures, as well as their differences, on the sink. It is strictly forbidden to pour boiling water onto the surface of an artificial stone, and then pour it with cold water. Cracks and chipped with this approach are guaranteed, and their presence will significantly complicate the cleaning process of the sink.
- It is best to remove contaminants on the walls and bottom of the device as soon as they are still fresh. Even a dishwashing detergent will cope with this.
- The use of hard brushes, metal scouring pads and abrasives is prohibited. If at first they really help to wash the product effortlessly, then with time such material will be covered with small scratches, which will negatively affect its appearance and functionality.
- It is recommended to clean the stone sink to dry condition after each use. Then you do not have to regularly clean it from the lime scale.
- The rest of tea, coffee or carbonated beverages in such a shell is better not to pour out at all( especially if it is made of light stone).Otherwise, it is necessary to immediately wash the device with warm water, otherwise it will have characteristic stains.
If, for some reason, there is no possibility of observing the listed recommendations, then it is better to refuse from buying sanitaryware from artificial stone. It will still lose its original appeal in the shortest possible time and will need to be replaced.
The most effective means and rules for their application
Specialists recommend washing shells made of stone with specialized means. This is the safest and most effective approach when dealing with whimsical material. As tools, melamine sponges are ideal for removing stubborn stains.
Advice: Contrary to popular belief, products containing chlorine do not harm artificial stone products, but unpleasant yellowing or darkening is eliminated without problems. At the same time they allow not only to clean, but also to disinfect the surface.
If the washbasin needs to be cleaned immediately from contamination, and the profile tool is not at hand, you can try one of the following methods:
- Insignificant fresh contamination without traces will wash out mustard powder. You need to moisten the material, apply a little flavor on it and rub it lightly with a sponge. After this, the composition should be thoroughly washed off and, after drying the washer, make sure there are no divorces.
- With the help of lemon juice it is recommended to clean rust, lime deposits, traces of coffee and tea. To do this, cut the lemon slices and directly drive them through the problem zones, after which we apply the sponge. Citric acid washstone wash is not recommended. It's still an abrasive, though soft.
- Persistent stains can be removed with a thick slurry prepared from baking soda. But you can not rub the surface of an artificial stone. Just apply the composition to the contamination, wait for five minutes and wash off the mass. Only after this is the third patch with a soft sponge. If necessary, several approaches are allowed.
- Calcareous deposits and rust are released under the influence of Sprite. It is necessary to slightly warm up the product, pour directly into the sink and wait a few minutes. Then wipe off the sponge with a sponge and repeat if necessary.
- Gel toothpaste is handled with some dirt. But only to wash the product you need not with a brush, but with a soft napkin.
- Especially persistent formation is allowed to be rubbed with vinegar, but it is recommended to dilute it with water beforehand. In the absence of effect, the concentration of the product is gradually increased.
If the stains are so full that neither domestic nor professional remedies help, this indicates a change in the texture of the surface. In this case, the device is easier to replace than to restore.