Bathroom Sink Care
With so many choices available in bathroom design for sink materials, the process of choosing one material over another can be very intense for homeowners and designers alike. Materials like ceramic have been around for many years and remain a popular choice in the industry. Stone has become increasingly popular. And one of the hottest sink materials on the market today are glass sinks. Glass sinks are available in so many shapes, colors and design concepts. One of the best ways to choose what sink material is best suited for your space we suggest that you consider the care and maintenance of that particular material. How long does it last? How durable is it? What care is involved? Is it porous? Lets take a look a these three most popular materials.
In the category of ceramic sinks, fireclay ceramic sinks seem to take the lead. Fireclay ceramic sinks are non-porous so they are resistant to discoloration and rusting. The material and construction of the sink also makes it very strong to withstand extreme heat. Ceramic sinks allow for a lot of luxury and a lot of saving at the same time. There are a wide variety of colors available; making it easy to incorporate ceramic sinks into your design.
Glass sinks have become incredibly popular over the last few years. They are available in any virtually any color or color combination. We have seen them with patterns and designs that you would have never through possible in a sink. Unfortunately, if a glass sink is broken or chipped, it cannot be repaired as the entire sink must be replaced. This can get quite costly. The best way to care for your glass sink is to clean with only water or glass cleaner. Wiping after use prevents spots, especially if you have hard water. Glass sinks are sensitive so are not ideal to handle extremely hot water, making it susceptible to cracking and breaking. You should also not use metal objects in your glass sink.
Stone sinks are incredibly porous, so it is imperative that you remove any stains instantly, otherwise they will work their way deeper and deeper into the stone. A good way to combat this problem is to seal the stone (in stone materials where this can be done). Good materials to use for most stone are dishwashing detergent, warm water, a bleach solution, or other non-abrasive cleaning solution.
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