Quartz Resource Guide

Setting Customer Expectations

Sink Care and Maintenance (Continued)

Scratches 1. For minor scratches, combining a wet Scotch Brite ® pad with a cleansing agent, such as Flitz ® , will soften the appearance of scratches and disparities. Please rub the agent with the “grain” of the existing finish and continue to rub across the sink’s entire surface. Rubbing against the grain, or in one spot, will produce poor results. Once the rubbing process is completed, the sink should be rinsed with clean water and towel dried. Surface Stains and Rust 1. Surface residue, such as hard water stains, tarnish, rust and lime deposits, should be treated with any of the following cleaning products: a. Bar Keepers Friend ® b. Gordon’s Miracle Shine ® c. Flitz ® Please follow each cleaning agents directions. Once clean, wipe off any excess water with a clean, dry towel. Quartz Sink Care and Maintenance 1. Clean it regularly with a mild detergent, and deep-clean as necessary with a nylon brush and a cleaner like Bar Keeper’s Friend. Fireclay Sink Care and Maintenance The cleaning and care of a fireclay farmhouse sink isn’t much different than other sinks. Fireclay is stain resistant and rust proof (because it doesn’t contain metal like an enameled cast iron sink), so food items that are typically aggressive stainers can simply be wiped away. Here are a few tips for the ongoing cleaning and care of your fireclay sink:

1. Clean the sink on a regular basis with mild cleaners and a soft cloth 2. Dry your sink with a soft cloth to prevent water spotting 3. Scrape off heavier gunk with a plastic spatula or scrub it off with a Breeze scrubber 4. Use baking soda (or a mild abrasive cleaner) to clean off crusted on gunk 5. You can even apply a wax to the sink, about once a month, to help with liquid flow

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