Care & Cleaning
CRANACH Faucet Care Guide.
MAKE YOUR FAUCET LAST LONGER
General Cleaning Instructions
- Daily Maintenance: Wipe the fixtures dry after each use to prevent water spots and mineral deposits.
- Mild Cleaners: Use only mild, non-abrasive cleaners. A soft cloth or sponge with a mild liquid soap is usually sufficient.
- Rinse Thoroughly: After cleaning, rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat dry with a microfiber cleaning cloth.
- Mild Cleaners: Use only mild, non-abrasive cleaners. A soft cloth or sponge with a mild liquid soap is usually sufficient.
- Rinse Thoroughly: After cleaning, rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat dry with a microfiber cleaning cloth.
Specific Care Instructions
Stainless Steel Components
- Weekly Cleaning: Clean your stainless steel components once a week using water and a mild liquid soap detergent (ammonia-free). Apply the cleaner with a soft sponge, thoroughly rinse with lukewarm water, and pat dry with a microfiber cleaning cloth.
- Hard Water Solutions: If hard water deposits build up, use vinegar to neutralize the minerals. Saturate a soft dishcloth with vinegar and gently rub the surface, then rinse with water and towel dry.
- Avoid Abrasives: Do not use cleaners containing abrasive powders, bleach, ammonia, alcohol, or chlorine, and avoid abrasive pads, steel wool, or wire brushes.
Chrome and Metallic Finishes
- Gentle Cleaning: Use a mild liquid soap and water solution. Wipe gently with a soft cloth or sponge.
- Prevent Water Spots: Dry the surface immediately after cleaning to prevent water spots and mineral deposits.
- Avoid Harsh Chemicals: Do not use abrasive cleaners, ammonia, bleach, acids, or alcohol-based products.
- Weekly Cleaning: Clean your stainless steel components once a week using water and a mild liquid soap detergent (ammonia-free). Apply the cleaner with a soft sponge, thoroughly rinse with lukewarm water, and pat dry with a microfiber cleaning cloth.
- Hard Water Solutions: If hard water deposits build up, use vinegar to neutralize the minerals. Saturate a soft dishcloth with vinegar and gently rub the surface, then rinse with water and towel dry.
- Avoid Abrasives: Do not use cleaners containing abrasive powders, bleach, ammonia, alcohol, or chlorine, and avoid abrasive pads, steel wool, or wire brushes.
Chrome and Metallic Finishes
- Gentle Cleaning: Use a mild liquid soap and water solution. Wipe gently with a soft cloth or sponge.
- Prevent Water Spots: Dry the surface immediately after cleaning to prevent water spots and mineral deposits.
- Avoid Harsh Chemicals: Do not use abrasive cleaners, ammonia, bleach, acids, or alcohol-based products.
Things to Avoid
- Abrasive Cleaners: Do not use any abrasive cleaning agents or sponges, as they can damage the finish.
- Standing Water: Do not let water accumulate on the fixture's surface, as mineral deposits can dull the finish.
- Plumber’s Putty: Avoid using plumber’s putty during installation; use silicone-based caulking instead.
- Standing Water: Do not let water accumulate on the fixture's surface, as mineral deposits can dull the finish.
- Plumber’s Putty: Avoid using plumber’s putty during installation; use silicone-based caulking instead.
General Cleaning Instructions
– Daily Maintenance: Wipe the fixtures dry after each use to prevent water spots and mineral deposits.
– Mild Cleaners: Use only mild, non-abrasive cleaners. A soft cloth or sponge with a mild liquid soap is usually sufficient.
– Rinse Thoroughly: After cleaning, rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat dry with a microfiber cleaning cloth.
– Mild Cleaners: Use only mild, non-abrasive cleaners. A soft cloth or sponge with a mild liquid soap is usually sufficient.
– Rinse Thoroughly: After cleaning, rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat dry with a microfiber cleaning cloth.
Specific Care Instructions
Stainless Steel Components
– Weekly Cleaning: Clean your stainless steel components once a week using water and a mild liquid soap detergent (ammonia-free). Apply the cleaner with a soft sponge, thoroughly rinse with lukewarm water, and pat dry with a microfiber cleaning cloth.
– Hard Water Solutions: If hard water deposits build up, use vinegar to neutralize the minerals. Saturate a soft dishcloth with vinegar and gently rub the surface, then rinse with water and towel dry.
– Avoid Abrasives: Do not use cleaners containing abrasive powders, bleach, ammonia, alcohol, or chlorine, and avoid abrasive pads, steel wool, or wire brushes.
Chrome and Metallic Finishes
– Gentle Cleaning: Use a mild liquid soap and water solution. Wipe gently with a soft cloth or sponge.
– Prevent Water Spots: Dry the surface immediately after cleaning to prevent water spots and mineral deposits.
– Avoid Harsh Chemicals: Do not use abrasive cleaners, ammonia, bleach, acids, or alcohol-based products.
– Weekly Cleaning: Clean your stainless steel components once a week using water and a mild liquid soap detergent (ammonia-free). Apply the cleaner with a soft sponge, thoroughly rinse with lukewarm water, and pat dry with a microfiber cleaning cloth.
– Hard Water Solutions: If hard water deposits build up, use vinegar to neutralize the minerals. Saturate a soft dishcloth with vinegar and gently rub the surface, then rinse with water and towel dry.
– Avoid Abrasives: Do not use cleaners containing abrasive powders, bleach, ammonia, alcohol, or chlorine, and avoid abrasive pads, steel wool, or wire brushes.
Chrome and Metallic Finishes
– Gentle Cleaning: Use a mild liquid soap and water solution. Wipe gently with a soft cloth or sponge.
– Prevent Water Spots: Dry the surface immediately after cleaning to prevent water spots and mineral deposits.
– Avoid Harsh Chemicals: Do not use abrasive cleaners, ammonia, bleach, acids, or alcohol-based products.
Things to Avoid
– Abrasive Cleaners: Do not use any abrasive cleaning agents or sponges, as they can damage the finish.
– Standing Water: Do not let water accumulate on the fixture’s surface, as mineral deposits can dull the finish.
– Plumber’s Putty: Avoid using plumber’s putty during installation; use silicone-based caulking instead.
– Standing Water: Do not let water accumulate on the fixture’s surface, as mineral deposits can dull the finish.
– Plumber’s Putty: Avoid using plumber’s putty during installation; use silicone-based caulking instead.