Brushed Nickel Finish Care Instructions
Use a damp cloth to remove light dirt
Dampen a soft piece of cloth with clean water, and wipe down the surface
of the faucet daily to remove dirt before it accumulates. Use a cotton ball
areas. Make sure the glass cleaner does not contain ammonia or alcohol.
Scrub away hard water stains
Spray a soft cloth with a mixture consisting of equal parts water and vinegar.
remove built up dirt.
cleaner or vinegar cleanser. Rinse out the cloth as needed to rid it of the
Waxing is required about every four weeks. Spread the wax using a soft dry
cloth, working it over the surface of the nickel in a small circular motion. After
WARNING
• Avoid bleach.
• Do not use cleaners that contain alcohol or ammonia to clean brushed
nickel.
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leave a slight dark mark, but this is easily removed with a chrome polish.
• Do not use abrasive cleaning pads.
• Never leave rubber mats, sponges, towels, or cleaning pads in the sink
overnight as this will trap water and could stain and discolor the sink surface.
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How To Care for and Maintain Your Stainless Steel Sink or Faucet
All DAKOTA™ stainless steel products are made of Type 304 stainless steel,
featuring premium grade 18/10 chromium-nickel that is hygienic, corrosion
and scratch resistant, durable and easy to care for, for the lifetime of your
sink.
How to clean stainless steel
clean, damp cloth and wiping dry. It’s no problem at all to remove stubborn
or sticky materials such as burnt-on grease, dried food particles, and coffee
stains if you follow the suggestions offered below. with reasonable care, your
stainless steel will stay new-looking for years to come.
Food and common stains
To help prevent food from hardening on your stainless steel sink, soak it in hot
water as soon as possible after it is used. Then wash it with a common soap or
detergent. If foods should harden on your sink, wait a few minutes as the hot
water soaks, then give it a gentle scrub with a cloth or soft brush. for a highly
polished, lustrous, or mirrored surface, a stainless steel pad is likely to matte the
cloth to avoid water mineral spotting. To remove hard water mineral deposits
or phosphoric acid. Follow with cleansing powder, then rinse and dry.
Hard to clean stains
ammonia in water (2) detergent in water or (3) baking soda, vinegar, or
turpentine. Follow these with a thorough washing and hot water, then rinse
and dry with a soft, clean cloth. for a high polish, apply a mild abrasive
cleanser and rub in the direction of the polish lines to preserve the original
when you clean. This is especially important if your stainless sink is buffed to a
ALWAYS
• Clean everyday by thoroughly rinsing with a mild soap, warm water, and
wipe dry.
• Rub lightly with a soft cloth in the direction of grain lines on a regular basis
for additional preventive cleaning.
• Keep the sink free of any standing water, as this can cause a buildup of
mineral deposit, which can affect the appearance of your sink.
• Any stubborn stains should be removed by scrubbing in the direction of the
grain with a mild abrasive, such as Comet. Always rinse the sink after using
any cleaning agent, and wipe dry.
• Clean any mineral deposits built up over time with a mild solution of vinegar
• Remove any scratches with a Scotch-Brite pad and cleaning agent, rubbing
in the direction of the grain. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR MIRROR FINISH.
NEVER
• Leave water spots, steel cookware, or utensils in the sink for lengthy period;
iron particles often develop rust spots in the stainless steel surface.
• Use a steel wool or scoring pad, as it damages the sink surface and causes
discoloration.
• Let household cleaning agents or bleach sit in your sink for long periods of
• Leave rubber mats, sponges, or cleaning pads in the sink overnight, as this
will trap water and could stain and discolor the sink surface.
• Use any drain cleaning products containing sulfuric or hydrochloric acid,
as this will attack the sink. Silver cleaners can also contain acids that will
damage the sink surface.
• Use the inside of the sink as a cutting surface.
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