How to Extend the Life of Your Faucets and Fixtures
Bathroom sinks accumulate everything from mouthfuls of toothpaste to soap scum. Fortunately, most sinks are made of durable materials that can withstand the assault and are easy to clean. You should clean the bathroom sink at least once a week with wipe-downs after each use.

Keeping Porcelain Clean and Stain-Free Porcelain can be intimidating to clean because it can be easy to scratch, and too-harsh cleaning methods can leave the surface dulled. Your regular bathroom cleaner should be sufficient for everyday cleaning, but stubborn stains can require extra elbow grease. Abrasive cleaners can be damaging, so try this easy tip - make a paste of equal parts table salt and white vinegar. Apply to the stain and use a nylon scrubbie to gently work the paste against the stain. Rinse well, and your porcelain should be as good as new!

Maintaining Your Stainless Steel Sink Prevention is the best way to keep stainless steel clean. Make sure not to leave anything acidic, such as vinegar, pickles, or citrus fruit or juice, in your stainless steel sink, as they cause corrosion. Also, never use steel wool to clean your sink, because it can cause rust.

Stainless steel sinks should always be thoroughly rinsed after every use, not only to keep them clean, but also, to prevent potential pitting. Acids and salts have the potential to damage the finish of a stainless steel sink, so it is important to avoid leaving foods that contain these in the sink.

As always, vinegar is a safe and easy mineral deposit remover, but be very careful when using it on stainless steel! Use at most a 25% dilution with water, and never leave it to sit on the metal. Soak a cloth with the diluted vinegar and rub gently at the lime spots and then rinse with clear water.

If you notice scratches in your sink, try a product called Scratch-B-Gone. It’s specifically made for stainless steel. Keep the metal wet while you work with it. Also be sure to use non-metal scouring pads at all times. To prevent future scratches, use a rubber mat in the bottom of your sink. Just be sure to clean under the mat frequently to prevent nasty build-up from forming. If you notice rust anywhere on your stainless steel sink, try this easy tip: crumple a small piece of aluminum foil into a ball and dip it in Coca-Cola. Rub the foil across the rust spots and they disappear!

• DO NOT use steel wool pads to clean your stainless steel sink. The small iron particles of the pads will lead to rusting and corrosion. It is highly recommended to use scouring pads, such as ScotchBrite to clean.
• DO NOT keep any mild steel or cast iron cookware in the stainless steel sink for long periods of time, since it will result in permanent staining of the sink.
• DO NOT leave rubber dish mats, sponges, or cleaning pads in the stainless sink overnight. It can lead to staining and discoloration of the stainless steel sink.
• DO NOT use chlorine bleach as a cleanser, for it may cause pitting. NOTE: Some bacterial soaps contain chlorine compounds.
• BE AWARE that any sink drain cleaning product containing sulphuric or hydrochloric acid will damage the stainless steel sink.

For light cleaning jobs, you can try one of the following methods to clean a stainless steel sink. First clean with hot soapy water, drain, then: * Use a clean cloth soaked in some white vinegar and scrub the sink * Sprinkle baking soda around the sink then scrub it down with a damp sponge

Scratches are inevitable in any sink material, including stainless steel. Over time, these scratches will become uniform with the sink's grain. Most minor scratches can be softened with a soft scour pad, accompanied with a deep cleansing agent. Apply cleansing agent, rub vigorously with the “grain” or finish of the sink. Do not just rub against the grain in one area, you must rub across entire surface, then rinse thoroughly. For severe scratches, purchase a pumice rubbing compound from a hardware store, and follow the directions on the package.

To make the sink shiny: * Clean the sink well then rub in baby oil, or olive oil, or windex and dry with a clean cloth

After every cleaning we recommend applying a coating wax which will help prevent water spotting and mineral build-up. You may use an aerosol furniture polish, a good quality car wax, or floor paste wax for this purpose.