How to Clean Fragranite Sinks

Making your chosen colour last a lifetime

Advanced materials technology makes Fragranite a very tough and resilient self colour silica resin. By following our simple care and maintenance guidelines, your sink will bring lasting colour to your kitchen throughout a lifetime of normal usage.

4 simple ways to keep its good looks and sparkling finish:

Don’t use a plastic washing up bowl in the sink. It will leave small particles of plastic behind. If these get embedded in the bottom of the sink, they’ll slowly grind away the surface. It will also localise scratching and not allow for even distribution.
Keep strong alkalis like ammonia and caustic soda, caustic paint strippers, paint brush cleaners and neat chemical descaling agents away from your sink. Prolonged exposure to such substances may dull the surface.
Your sink can withstand very high temperatures without marking, but it’s wise to keep very hot pans out of the sink. That’s because the accessories are less resistant to extreme heat and may be damaged.
Hard blows or heavy pressure with a kitchen knife may chip or score the Fragranite surface, so always use a chopping board when preparing food. Note: Edges are more susceptible to damage and are more likely to chip in the main bowl.

Cleaning Fragranite

Wash regularly with Coloured Sink Cleaner using a Scotchbrite pad or nylon nail brush. That’s often all it takes to keep the surface clean and free of stains.

Clean off heavy staining liquids such as dyes and vegetable juices as soon as possible. Then remove any residual marks using Coloured Sink Cleaner, white spirit or methylated spirit.

If stubborn organic stains appear, get rid them using biological washing powder or a concentrated solution of dishwasher power. Never use neat bleach in your sink. Diluted bleach is okay for really stubborn stains, but always rinse it away thoroughly and never let it dry on the sink surface.

Live in a hard water area?

Limescale deposits can create stains. Nip this in the bud by removing limescale immediately with diluted or mild acid, such as vinegar. Even better, use a proprietary cleaner such as Coloured Sink Cleaner. Applied with a Scotchbrite pad, it can penetrate the ‘depressions’ in the undulating surface.

Avoid abrasives and alkalis

Fragranite is less prone to damage from excessive abrasion than other materials used for sink manufacture. But it’s still best to avoid using abrasive cleaners such as scouring pads and wire wool, as they will eventually abrade the surface. Keep strong alkalis away from your sink as well. Prolonged exposure to amonia and caustic soda, caustic paint strippers, paint brush cleaners and neat chemical descaling agents may dull the surface.

Buy the right Cleaning Products for your Sink

Coloured Sink Cleaner

Cleaning a coloured and ceramic sink is like washing a car. To keep it clean, make sure that water droplets run off the surface without leaving limescale deposits. This is exactly what Franke Coloured Sink Cleaner does. It removes dirt and effectively protects your sink from water stains

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Fragranite and Tectonite Sink Cleaning Spray

Microfiber Cloth

The best toothpaste is even more effective when applied to the best toothbrush. The same goes for Franke cleaners. In combination with a microfiber cloth, maintenance is more efficient and protective than with any other cloth or sponge. Thanks to its unique structure, it absorbs even the smallest dirt particles and smoothly polishes the surface. It can be washed at a temperature of up to 60 °C and is suitable for drying in a tumble dryer. The cloth can be used over and over again to keep the kitchen clean and shiny

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Franke Homecare Pack

Tips on taking care of your Franke sink and tap.

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Spare parts and accessories

Complete your dream home with a vast range of spare parts and accessories, available to purchase from our webshop.

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