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Why to use stainless steel?
Stainless steel is the most durable material for washrooms. Compared to other common used materials like ceramic or composite materials, stainless steel is extremely resistant against vandalism, fire such as marks from cigarettes, commonly used chemicals like acids and is impact resistant. The material is colour-neutral and can be combined with all other materials and colours. Stainless steel is hygienic and easy to clean. Additionally stainless steel is 100 % recyclable and therefore environmentally very friendly.
How can stainless steel be cleaned most efficiently?
Remove any protective coating as soon as possible after installation. Stainless steel can age with exposure to light and heat. Avoid the use of liquids containing chloride, hydrochloric acids and abrasives. Brushes with bristles made of steel should also be avoided. Franke recommends the use of a wet microfibre cloth and the Franke stainless steel cleaners Twister, Inox-cream and Multiclean. Additionally vinegar diluted with water (20 % vinegar, 80 % water) can be used. Rinse off with clean, cold water after cleaning to remove the residue of cleaning materials.
Why does a stainless product rust?
Stainless steel can rust if the protecting passive layer on the surface gets damaged by the effects of external factors on the material. This can occur when the surface is in contact with chemicals like bromide, chloride or iodine. Please always use the mounting fixings delivered with the product such as the stainless steel screws and washers. Untreated welding marks can change the colour, this is not rust and does not affect the lifespan of the product.
Why to use MIRANIT?
This material is a stable compound consisting of approximately 80 % natural minerals such as calcium carbonate and quartz as well as approximately 20 % of a high-quality unsaturated polyester resin. The stable and fracture-resistant material has a smooth, pore-free and high-gloss exterior skin. The Gelcoat layer that provides the Alpine White colour is easy to clean, impact resistant, non-abrasive and offers good resistance to alkalines and acids. Even water temperatures up to 80°C will not harm the Gelcoat surface.
What are the advantages of MIRANIT compared with sanitary ceramics?
Sanitary products manufactured under the brand name MIRANIT can be classed under the generic term of "cast mineral products". Compared to other cast products such as ceramic sanitaryware MIRANIT products have the following advantages:
• Higher stability in terms of impact resistance and being shatter-proof.
• Clean shapes with good design and the use of small radii.
• A total length of 3.60 m can be achieved for niche washbasins.
• Damaged surfaces can be mended with special repair kits.
How can MIRANIT be cleaned most efficiently?
The Gelcoat surface is dirt repellent and particularly easy to care. In most cases a damp cloth is completely adequate for cleaning the washbasins, multiple washing facilities and cleaning basins. More serious soiling can be removed with mild, non-scouring cleaners. This also applies to colour pencil traces, shoe polish, ink, iodine solution and lipstick. Stains that could result from burning cigarettes, for example, can be removed with a polishing paste. For a sustained shine it is recommended to occasionally rub MIRANIT equipment products with commercially available car polish and then immediately repolish the treated surfaces. Any damage to the surface can be mended using a repair kit (EAN number 7612982005862) with which almost invisible repairs can be accomplished.