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18 June 2020
BLANCO's top tips for a cleaner sink
The kitchen sink is one of the most used areas in the home, frequently coming into contact with food, chemicals and a variety of liquids. Now, more so than ever before, it's time to prioritise maintaining hygiene. All sink materials require ongoing care to ensure they are safe and bacteria free, even if they contain anti-bacterial qualities. For example,BLANCO'sSILGRANIT®PuraDur® sinks are coated with a Hygiene+Plus antibacterial shield. This combined with some user maintenance ensures lasting quality and safety.
Follow our topfivetips to keep your kitchen sink fresh and gleaming...
1. Stoplime scale with a microfibre cloth
White lime spots only occur when water droplets evaporate and leave calcium carbonate (lime) behind. Simply wiping over your sink with a dry microfibre cloth after each use will prevent this from happening. It may sound simple but,with minimal effort,your sink can continue to look ‘brand new' even after years of heavy use.
2. Live in a hard water area? Choose lighter colours
‘Hard water' contains an appreciable quantity of dissolved minerals (like calcium carbonate) and is often the cause of lime scale. It is,therefore,advisable to use lighter colours in areas that will frequently come into contact with water.
Stainless steel, ceramic and composite sinks in neutral colour tones make excellent choices for kitchens in hard water areas. By followingBLANCO'sgeneral care tips, these materials are easily protected from the effects of lime scale with simple maintenance.
3. Clean using powdered dishwasher detergent a couple of times a week
BLANCO'sfavourite sink cleaning technique couldn't be simpler and takes just a couple of minutes! Follow this tried and tested method to keep your kitchen sink clean and fresh...
Ingredients:
250ml of hot water
1 teaspoon powdered dishwasher detergent
Washing up brush
Optional - rubber gloves
Method:
1. Heat 250ml of water in the kettle until boiling.
2. Allow the boiling water to cool until no simmering noises are heard.
3. Place a level teaspoon of a powdered dishwasher detergent into the sink (make sure the plug is in).
4. Pour over the hot water and allow to act for 30 seconds.
5. Use the washing up brush to clean the bowl and work the solution over the rest of the sink.
6. Open the plughole, drain any remaining cleaning solution (remove the strainer if your sink has one).
7. Now use the brush to clean the plughole area.
8. Put the strainer back into the drain and rinse the entire sink area with cold water.
9. Using a microfibre cloth, dry any water residue.
Please note: people with sensitive skin should wear rubber gloves during the process.
4. Already suffering with lime scale? Don't panic - it CAN be removed!
Kitchen fittings like taps usually have a brass or stainless steel body which can be sensitive to abrasive cleaning and harsh chemicals. A mild acid (like lemon juice or vinegar) is more than capable of removing deposits when left in contact with the affected surface for long enough.
To clean the tap spout:
Take a small plastic cup of lemon juice/vinegar and submerge the spout. Wrap the cup and spout in cling film to hold everything in place and leave for a couple of hours. Alternatively, cut a lemon in half and twist over the spout to keep it in place. After soaking, the lime scale deposits should wipe away.
To clean areas surrounding the tap/drain:
Take cotton wool balls and soak them in lemon juice/vinegar, applying them to the affected areas. If you can wrap the area, or apply a weight to keep the cotton in direct contact with the area, you will achieve better results.
For badly affected areas,it is important that you do not use scouring creams or rough sponges. Instead, repeat the lemon juice/vinegar process and use a plastic dish washing brush to loosen stubborn deposits.
5. Don't just care for the visible areas of your sink
Cleaning the visible areas of your kitchen sink will likely form part of your daily routine, but it's important to remember the harder to reach places too - like the drain. To reduce fatty deposits and any built up debris, simply pour 350g of baking soda followed by 350ml of vinegar down the drain. Put the plug in and leave the solution to sit for 30 minutes. After this time, pour a kettle of hot water into the drain and then run cool water for a minute or so.
For further information on BLANCO UK, please call 01923 635 200 or visitwww.blanco.co.uk.
Editors note:BLANCO is all about systems that are meticulously designed down to the finest detail for the water hub in household kitchens. The brand has won over consumers worldwide with its modern design, ergonomic handling and reliable product quality. All components are perfectly integrated with one another, from the mixer tap to the sink, and all the way through to the base cabinet configuration. As such, BLANCO systems make a significant contribution towards sustainably upgrading high-quality kitchens around the globe with everyday convenience and benefits when it comes to preparing food, drinking and cleaning.
Founded over 90 years ago, the company is now one of the leading manufacturers of sinks and kitchen mixer taps worldwide. With subsidiaries in Europe, North America and Asia, plus its trading partners, BLANCO has a presence in about 100 countries all over the world and offers its customers a portfolio that is perfectly tailored to consumer needs.
The company headquarters and key production sites are in southwest Germany. In 2019, The BLANCO Group generated consolidated annual sales of 395 million euros and had 1,515 employees on average, of whom 1,090 worked in Germany and 425 at the international locations.
Founded in 1925 by Heinrich Blanc, today BLANCO is part of BLANC & FISCHER Family Holding and has won multiple employer awards.www.blanco.co.uk
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