Kitchen Sink - Single or Double ?
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Single vs double kitchen sink - no dishwasher at home - ?
Comments (16)I'm assuming the 16" is front-to-back measurement. I would definitely go with the single sink, and I have only one sink in my kitchen. My last sink was double and I hated it. I absolutely love being able to lay bigger pans flat to wash, being able to wash cookie sheets without tippping them back and forth. I love that I don't have to try to move soggy plates that have been placed in the side WITHOUT the garbage disposal over to the other side, without spilling the food scraps in the side without the garbage disposal. There are also fewer surfaces to clean---just all 4 sides and the bottom. I love, love, love my single sink. However, you will hear from many others who love their double sinks. So you just have to think about how you use your sink....See MoreDouble or Single Kitchen Sink
Comments (54)The soap you use in your DW can make a big difference also, esp. if you are in a house that does not have the same type of water as your previous house, ie hard vs soft. I have some DW tablets of one brand (cascade 3 in one) and left over boxed soap in the same brand. The tablets are terrible, leave stuff but the box still does fine. My mother uses a tablet in a diff brand (electrasol I think) that works great (she is 2 miles away and has the same type of water) but noted that my BIL also said they tried the cascade tablet I did and they were not happy. So even different choices within one brand name clean differently. Using a separate rinse agent can also help. We have hard water, and if you have softened water you may get different results. Your DW, how you load the DW, and how long the soiled dishes sit before being washed also makes a difference. Some people do more than one load a day and food doesn't really dry on, others only do a load every few days or less. I don't use the heated drying most of the time, but if you do, any stuck on food that doesn't come off the first time can get baked on. Also, if your DW has a filter that needs to be cleaned or just has a drain that is partially blocked and doesn't allow food particles to drain out with the dirty water, they could get redistributed on t he dishes. Anyway, if your DW isn't cleaning well, see if others who have the same dw notice the same thing, try a load with no large items to block the flow of water or impede the "arms" that distribute water, change dw detergents (consumer reports actually rates them) and get recommendations from those with the same type of water as you, try a rinse agent, and turn off heated drying until you get it figured out. Sue...See MoreStrategies for washing dishes in a large single sink vs double sink
Comments (105)I just got a new ruvati stainless steel sink in a 60/40 split. It took me forever to decide because I felt I had to get a large single bowl. I finally chose what I felt I would like the most and I love it. I've had it three weeks and am so happy with it. I have two friends that each redid their kitchens and got single bowls and regret it so not everyone dislikes the double bowl sink. I'd never want a 50-50 double but the 60-40 meets.all my needs....See MoreKitchen sink double, single, apron front
Comments (20)There are pros & cons for each type of reveal (that's what it's called regarding counter overhanging the sink or not): . Positive Reveal -- where the sink shows/granite is cut slightly larger than sink Pros: Easier to clean b/c you can see the gunk and can easily wipe it off (it only gets nasty if you leave it there) You can use the ledge to put a cutting board over the sink (assuming a cutting board is available for the sink or you can find one to fit) Cons: Silicone (caulk?) might be visible, but if they use clear you won't see it when it dries . Negative Reveal -- where the granite overhangs the sink Pros: You cannot see the gunk buildup Easiest reveal for a fabricator b/c s/he does not need to be precise with the cutout since the stone will hide any mistakes following the contours of the sink consistently. Cons: You cannot see the gunk to clean it. Edge underneath is not polished so gunk is more likely to "stick" Dirty water/food can splash up & under where you cannot see to clean it. It's difficult to see underneath to check for gunk w/o leaning way over & into the sink. Dishes have been known to break b/c when you lift them out near the edge of the sink the dish hits the stone counter & can break (or, if the dish wins, the counter could chip...but I'm not sure how likely that is). . Flush Reveal -- where the granite & sink are the same Pros: Easier to clean b/c you can see the gunk along the edges No platform over or under for the gunk to collect Cons: Very difficult to do perfectly Silicone might be visible, but if they use clear you won't see it when it dries You will find proponents of all three types of reveals here...but in the end it's what works best for you....See Morecatlover5
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