how do you scrub your sink(s)
lmgch
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Comments (34)Kate, an air gap is a device that's required in California and a few other places; it's to provide an overflow so that your dishwasher doesn't suck water from the sewer, or some such thing (that's entirely wrong but it's some similar plumbing dynamic that's too tedious for me to google right now). Most regions just allow you to loop your dishwasher hose up high next to the appliance (usually under the sink), which apparently provides for the same function. The ones who don't will sometimes make exceptions for European brands like Miele and Bosch - guess it depends on your local inspector. An air switch is that cool little gidget that activates an electrical switch via a whoosh of air, so you can use it with wet soapy hands and not give yourself a perm. -- My copper bling, for what it's worth: Moen Aberdeen faucet, faucet handle, air switch for disposal (really great since I have no real wall on that wall), and filtered drinking water faucet. To gross out those of you without pets (remodeling is thirsty work!):...See MoreHow do you clean your sink grid?
Comments (5)I fill the sink with just enough very hot water to cover it, then I use a stiff brush to scrub the top and bottom. I don't worry about germs, I don't put food on it that won't be washed (for example, I might put peeled potatos on it, but they get rinsed and boiled after, so I don't worry about germs). If you are worried about germs (maybe you have young children or someone with a chronic condition in your home), keep a spray bottle with a bleach/water mix around (just label it well! You don't want to spray your plants with it!)....See MoreHow do you clean your sink grids?
Comments (7)needanap, I have the same problem. I use a larger sink brush under as hot water as possible through the spray feature of the faucet. Probably not as good as the toothbrush method, but it seems to work pretty well. I hadn't thought about a Dobie pad, that might be even better. I think I'll try gizmonlike's suggestion for a once-in-awhile deep cleaning. Maybe an oxyclean-type product will work. It seemed much easier to keep clean when it was new--there most have been some type of clear coating on it that has worn off. And then of course the inevitable small scratches seem to attract gunk....See MoreHow do you like your zero radius sinks?
Comments (7)I absolutely love ours! Not a pain at all to clean; looks totally cool and can accommodate my largest pots & baking pans. Now that we have it, I'd be disappointed with any other. The bottom grid is awesome for rinsing and keeping scratches off the surface. Ours is a 16 gauge UrbanEdge Julien single bowl with bottom grid and colander. The square corner area is a breeze to clean with a veggie scrubber or toothbrush. Most times, the faucet sprayer works just fine....See Morelmgch
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