Proper cleaning will help provide long life for your quality plumbing products. Here are a few tips for some common plumbing fixture finishes.

Cast Iron

• Rinse thoroughly and use a soft cloth to wipe the product dry after each use.
• In the rare occurrence of stubborn stains, use abrasive cleaners sparingly.
• Do not use steel wool, wire brushes or abrasive sponge pads.
• Be careful not to leave dirty dishes, coffee grounds, tea bags or other staining materials in contact with the enamel surface for extended periods of time.
• Consider kitchen sink accessories such as bottom basin racks and rinse baskets to help protect the surface from scratches.

Fiberglass

Clean your acrylic shower or tub shower regularly with a non-abrasive spray, cream- based cleansing agent or dishwashing liquid. Never use abrasive cleansers, scrapers, metal brushes, or anything that could scratch or dull the surface.

Stainless Steel

• Do...Rinse thoroughly after each use. Thorough rinsing can be done by running the water for a few minutes and rubbing the cleaned area with a sponge.
• Do...Towel dry after each use to prevent mineral deposits from building up on the surface of the sink.
• Do...Scour the sink once a week, being sure to rub in the direction of the satin finish lines, using an Elkay recommended cleanser.
• Don't...Scour the sink across the satin finish lines. Scouring across the satin finish lines can damage the original sink finish.
• Don't...Allow liquid soap or other household cleansers to dry on the surface of the sink. Most brands contain chemical additives which will affect the original high luster finish.
• Don't...Leave standing solutions of chlorine bleach and water in the sink for extended periods of time. Chlorides, which are found in most soaps, detergents, bleaches, and cleansers, are very aggressive to stainless steel. If left on the sink too long they can cause surface pitting.
• Don't...Use a steel wool pad to clean your sink. If a more abrasive product is needed, use a Scotch Brite® pad being sure to rub in the direction of the satin finish lines. Steel wool pads have a tendency to break apart and small particles of steel can become embedded in the surface of the sink. The steel particles will rust and will give the appearance that the sink itself is rusting.
• Don't...Use rubber mats or dishpans in the sink to protect the finish. Leaving rubber mats or dishpans in the sink can lead to surface rust or possible pitting. However, if you do use mats or dishpans please remove them after each use.
• Don't...Leave wet sponges, cloths, or cleaning pads on the sink. This can lead to surface rust.

Vitreous China

• Rinse thoroughly and use a soft cloth to wipe the product dry after each use.
• Soft abrasive cleaners may be used when necessary to clean KOHLER® vitreous china products. Strong abrasive cleaners will scratch and dull the surface.