Preventing discolouration and marks

3 things to avoid:

The discoloured patches you sometimes see on stainless steel are called a ‘rainbow effect’. They’re caused by water-borne deposits left clinging to the surface, never from the steel itself. To avoid watermarks and rust spots, always remove wet cleaning cloths and containers from the sink after use.

• Never use plastic bowls for washing up, as these cause heavy localised scratching.
• Avoid leaving salt, vinegar, citric fruit juices, mustard or pickles on the surface for any length of time, as they can cause corrosion.
• Please don’t use bleach, scourers, wire wool pads or abrasive cleaners on the sink.

Preventing rust spots on stainless steel

Removing rust spots

Your sink is made from high quality 18/10 chrome nickel steel. That means it’s metallurgically incapable of rusting or corroding in normal household conditions. If rust and corrosion problems do occur, tiny iron particles deposited on the surface will be the culprit. These either come from the water supply or are left behind by wire scouring pads or utensils. It’s essential to clean off these filings and dry the sink thoroughly afterwards. If you let them stick around, they’ll cause rust.

If rust spots occur and remain, then the sink has not been regularly maintained as recommended. A handy ‘trick of the trade’ to remove rust is ‘Bar Keeper’s Friend’. Apply daily for 7 to 10 days, and complete each treatment with Stainless Steel Sink Cleaner.