Sinks with 90 degree corners - hard to clean??
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Comments (14)L-shaped shower curtains are always problematic. We live in NYC and they are very common. The joints, regardless of price, always fail and the rods fall down on top of you eventually. When we decide to get rid of ours, we’ll definitely get the ceiling tracks. It is just a more functional solution for a main bath. I really don’t like having pieces of metal fall on my head unexpectedly. Lol Of course you do sacrifice some style points but it is worth it to me…...See MoreAre zero radius sinks really that hard to clean?
Comments (12)Mine isn't HARD to clean but it looks like it needs to be cleaned a lot more often than any other sink I've had in the past. First couple of years were fine (I think the factory coatings helped a lot). But now, as they have gotten older, it seems like we just dump something into the sink and black gunk stays in the corners and creases. I feel like I pick up the sink brush every time I pass one of the sinks to give the corners a once-over. Brushing out the corners or using a scrubbie in the corners isn't HARD but I'd rather not have my sink looking like it needs to be scrubbed out just because the corners are collecting gunk. Flushing the toilet after my son forgets to isn't HARD but there are things I'd rather not see. Since we have 2 zero radius sinks, I have 8 corners, 8 sides seams and 8 bottom seams that all need "extra" attention. I loved my sinks at first. But time has changed my mind. And each year I regret the choice more than the year before. Our sinks have been installed since 2005. When choosing a sink, I decided only to listen to what I wanted to hear. I ignored the sound advice from a professional chef who said that zero radius sinks are not approved for commercial applications because of the likelihood of harboring bacteria. This is just about the only complaint I have with our renovated kitchen. Maybe others don't have this problem but my problem is very real and visible. There are some sinks that are very close to zero radius but not quite as extreme which is what I would choose if I could do it over again....See MoreNew Kitchen Sink--are square corners hard to keep clean?
Comments (27)Rita / Bring Back Sophie 4 Real -- We installed the Rachiele sink in 2017. There hasn't been any cleaning issue. Far better than the "normal" sinks we had before (several sinks, several houses and apartments). Although it was the most expensive "appliance" in the remodel, it's been worth every penny. I really love that the mess stays in the sink and the counter never needs more than dusting. Remember that Rachiele sinks aren't zero radius, they are about 3mm radius. That makes a big difference....See More"Ledge" Sinks - Hard to clean the "ledge"?
Comments (4)When ledge sinks are installed correctly, no they are no different to clean compared to a sink without a ledge. Regarding cleaning a zero radius sink vs. a small radius, it really depends on a few factors. A 90 degree corner can more easily trap debris, and if left to dry, can harden into the corner. If you rinse your sink after use, you should be fine. If not, then you may need an old tooth brush to clean the corners out. Often the biggest problem we see with ledge sinks is with the installation. Some issues we have been told is with accessories not fitting. However, this is easily avoidable with two best practices: 1. The fabricator should always follow the template 2. Once the hole is cut for the sink, dry fit the accessories to ensure smooth sailing from the client. If you like ledge sinks then check this new release: Kraus Kore...See Moresoesoe75
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