Sinks from composite features of care and operation

Recently, worldwide plumbing made of composite or artificial stone has become very popular. These products have an attractive appearance, good performance and at the same time they cost less than their counterparts from natural stone.

In this article we will look at the main features of the composite sinks, as well as review the nuances of their operation and care.

General information

Material Features

The composition of the artificial stone, which is made of washing, usually includes:

• Quartz sand;
• Granite crumb;
• Rubber;
• Fiberglass, etc.

All these materials serve as filler, which firmly holds together an artificial resin. The result is a durable, seamless, cast massif that looks like a natural stone.

Washing structure

As a rule, these sanitary devices perform mortise, because this installation is a much more modern and attractive solution. The rest of the products are not much different from analogues from other materials.

On sale you can find sinks of almost any shape. As for their installation, it is similar to the installation of mortise sinks made of ceramic or stainless steel.

Merits

Recently, sinks made of composite materials in popularity almost caught up with stainless steel counterparts.

This is due to the following advantages:

• Look more attractive than stainless steel sinks.
• They fit well in any interior design and are combined with almost any furniture.
• Have good strength.
• Artificial stone is an eco-friendly material.
• Composite sinks are not afraid of contact with acid and alkali.
• On the surface of this there are no traces of coffee and tea.
• Possess good heat resistance.
• Not exposed to ultraviolet radiation.
• They are distinguished by good hygienic qualities, since bacteria and microbes do not breed on the surface.

• Large selection of colors, so you can choose the most suitable product for a particular interior.

disadvantages

As for the shortcomings, only the high price of the product applies to them, however, as already mentioned above, the cost is, of course, lower than the analog from natural stone. In addition, it is justified by the excellent performance of the car wash and its attractive appearance.

Features of operation

Despite the fact that the artificial stone is a durable material and resistant to various adverse conditions, to extend the life of the wash it is still necessary to adhere to the basic rules for operation, which are listed below:

• Do not allow long-term contact of the sanitary device with aggressive substances such as acids, alkalis, acetone-containing compounds, etc. In case of contact with an aggressive substance, it should be washed off with a soap solution and rinsed with copious amounts of running water.
• As mentioned above, the artificial stone is quite heat-resistant material, however, too high a temperature can still destroy its structure.. Therefore, one should not put red-hot dishes on the sink, for example, a frying pan removed from the stove. In addition, it is impossible to allow sudden changes in temperature, i.e. pour boiling water or hot oil, and then immediately ice water.

• A strong blow with a hard cutting object can damage an artificial stone and cause cracks and chips.. In addition, you should not use the sink as a cutting board, and also to clean it with your own hands with abrasive compounds, as this will inevitably lead to scratches.

Compliance with these simple rules will not only extend the life of the plumbing device, but also keep it in its original form for a long time.

Care

Due to the high density of the composite, it does not absorb foreign particles. Accordingly, grease, food debris and dirt can be easily removed from the surface with ordinary soapy water.

However, in some cases, getting rid of pollution is not so easy. Therefore, we will consider below in what ways to remove pollution of different types.

Daily care

For the daily care of the sanitary device is best to use the usual soft soap, made on the basis of natural ingredients. It qualitatively cleans the surface, but it does not form a film on it.

In addition, you can use special tools for composites. They "gently" act on the surface, i.e. do not leave stains and scratches.

Cleaning a scruffy car wash

If you do not remove the stains from tea, coffee, food, etc., from the surface of the product in time, then over time it will be much more difficult to get rid of them. Therefore, the use of soap may not give the desired result.

In this case, you will need special preparations for cleaning artificial stone. They can be sold in the form of gels, powders or even soluble tablets.

You can also scrub the surface with dish detergent containing abrasive powder, but this should be done carefully so as not to scratch the surface.

Note! Before you start cleaning the sink with an abrasive powder, it must be moistened with water to make it look like a paste.

Limescale

Special tools are also available to remove limescale, but if they are not available, you can use a solution of vinegar - 2.5 percent.

Instructions for cleaning lime scale with acetic solution are as follows:

• A vinegar solution is applied to the contaminated area for one to two minutes. If the surface contacts longer, the upper protective layer of the product may react and deteriorate.
• Then the place of appearance of the raid should be rubbed with a soft sponge.
• After that, the sink should be rinsed with plenty of running water.

This completes the cleaning process.

Disinfection

Disinfect a sanitary device made of composite material can be using powders and liquids containing chlorine in its composition. They do not harm the surface and are easily removed. True, the washing of composite material does not need such a disinfection, as, for example, ceramic counterparts.

Tip! It is advisable to dry the sink after washing or simply using it, since water droplets during evaporation leave traces that are particularly noticeable on a monochromatic dark surface.

Repairs

Even with proper care, a plumbing fixture made of a composite can suffer, for example, if a heavy object falls on it. However, this is not a reason to get rid of it.

The fact is that composite plumbing can be restored. Most often, defective areas are simply filled with a composite material, which allows you to eliminate chips, cracks and all sorts of irregularities.

Work on the restoration of the car wash consists of the following steps:

• First of all, you need to cut the damaged area or make a hole of the correct form.
• Then the treated place must be cleaned of any impurities. For this there are special compositions.
• Next you need to perform from a composite item similar to the damaged. Particular attention should be paid to the choice of shade.
• After that, the finished part is glued to the damaged area. The choice of glue depends on the type of artificial stone.
• At the end of the work the restored area needs to be sanded.

With all the necessary materials, it is possible to perform such work at home.

In addition, small scratches can be removed from the surface of the sink, for this it is simply necessary to polish it. Due to the fact that this material has a uniformly colored internal texture, he is not afraid of even repeated grinding.

Here, in fact, all the main points on the repair of composite sinks.

Conclusion

Composite sinks for the kitchen are modern plumbing fixtures that mimic natural stone products. As we found out, they are strong enough and durable, however, they require adherence to some rules for operation and care. In the case of defects, this plumbing can be repaired.

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