Use and Care Manual

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 or 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 UKINOX 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:
Most stains are a result of water-borne minerals. 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. Steel wool pads leave tiny particles that will develop into rust
spots. Stainless steel is, by itself, metallurgically incapable of rusting.
Regular Maintenance:
Scratches can be blended in using the fine (white) 3M Scotch Brite pad and lnox cream, if
desired. Always wipe with the grain, rinse thoroughly and dry when finished. Do not use steel
wool on your sink. Steel wool can break down and leave small steel particles on your sink's
surface that will rust. If aggressive cleaning is needed, you may use a blue color 3M Scotch-
Brite™ (non-scratch) pad with baking soda.
The most important maintenance requirement for any stainless steel sink is to thoroughly rinse
and wipe out the sink after each use with a dish rag or paper towel. Remaining water, food, soap
residue and mineral deposits may remain on your sinks surface after use if not rinsed thoroughly,
and if left there may mark your sink, requiring more intensive cleaning later
Never leave soaps, detergents or other cleansers on your sink's surface to dry. Most contain
chlorides and chemicals that could, if left on the sink's surface, damage it.
Do not soak your sink with solutions of bleach. Bleach, and most soaps and detergents, contain
chlorides that will damage your sink if left on the surface for an extended period of time.