How to Clean an American Standard Sink Drain
American Standard sinks add sophistication and functionality in both bathrooms and kitchens. Gentle cleansing will avoid scratching the surface of the sink or drain. Using abrasive cleansers and scratch pads cause damage that is expensive to fix or make a complete replacement necessary. Rinsing the sink with water after each use minimizes the need for extensive cleaning of the drain area. Cleaning an American Standard sink daily will keep it and the drain in a like-new condition. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Remove all items from the sink. Empty any drain baskets of debris and rinse with warm water.
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Squirt a dime-sized portion of liquid dish detergent on a sponge and work into lather under a running stream of warm water. Scrub the sink from top to bottom.
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Run the soapy sponge around and in the drain area. Scrub the drain basket with the sponge.
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Rinse the soap off the sink, drain and drain basket with warm water. Wipe the surfaces dry with a soft towel. Replace the drain basket over the drain.
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Tips & Warnings
Running hot water down kitchen drains every day helps avoid costly clogs, states the Michigan State Extension specialist Anne Field at msue.msu.edu.
Do not use abrasive cleaners or scratch pads on American Standard sinks and drains. It causes irreparable scratch damage.
