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Care & Maintenance
Caring for Your Copper Sink
Maintaining Copper:
The key to maintaining your copper sink in perfect condition is really about what you don’t do. And, what you don’t do is scrub, or polish or use any acid-based or abrasive products on them! Our copper sinks are finished with a patina that is “fired” in the material and gives them a weathered or “aged” appearance. If you scrub and polish-or use acid-based or abrasive products on them, it will damage the patina finish.
Just rinse your sink with water after each use, give it a thorough cleaning with mild soap from time to time and it will give you a lifetime of enjoyment.
Hard Water:
If you live in an area where the mineral content in your water is high. We suggest you wipe your copper sin dry after each use to prevent unsightly spotting. When “hard water” is left to stand, minerals in the water accumulate and begin to form deposits on your sink. One that happens, it will be difficult to remove and you run the risk of ruining the patina finish.
A Light Wax Coating:
You can give your copper sink an additional layer of protection (especially in hard water areas), by applying a light coat of wax. A high quality wax, specifically made for plumbing fixtures will protect your sink against mineral deposits and other types of build ups. For those who live in hard water areas, waxing will be a definite plus.
How often should you apply a new coat of wax? As often as needed. When you notice that water is no longer “beading up” on the surface of your copper sink, it is time to apply another coat.
Cleaning Your Copper Sink:
Copper is naturally antibacterial and more sanitary than all other materials currently used to make sinks. Recent studies have shown that bacteria can only live for hours on copper, in comparison to day on stainless steel and even longer on other types of kitchen surfaces. Your copper sink will do most of the work in keeping themselves clean. All you have to do is help them maintain themselves by giving them an occasional cleaning with very gentle soap.
To clean– use a soft, non-abrasive cloth, mild soap, warm water and gently wipe the interior and exterior of your copper sink. Rinse thoroughly with clean water and wipe them dry with a clean soft cloth.