Some things are best avoided: A few DONT's for Stainless Steel care...

· don’t let soap cleansers, sponges, towels or rags dry on the sink's surface. They can dull the surface beneath them as well as harbor bacteria or other unwanted items.

· Rinse regularly to keep the chlorides found in most cleansers from affecting the natural luster of stainless.

· No steel wool pads should ever be used on stainless steel sinks. The iron particles that are left behind can lead to rust and corrosion.

· For hard-to- clean projects, try a ScotchBrite type scouring pad when the job at hand requires a little extra effort, again in the direction of the grain.

· Avoid leaving steel and cast iron cookware in your sink for extended periods of time. Iron plus moisture on top of stainless can lead to surface rust and staining.

· Rubber dish mats, wet sponges and cleaning pads are a no-no for a lengthy stay in your sink. Since they trap water, discoloration and staining can result.

· Just as you don't use your cutting board to clean the dishes, don't use your sink as a cutting board. Knives and other sharp kitchen instruments will naturally damage the surface of your sink.