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Stainless steel sink can last a lifetime but this does not mean we can neglect the care of this essential kitchen item. As a rule, stainless steel’s best friend is cold, clean water or a mild detergent solution, applied with a soft sponge, rinsed well and wiped dry. Here are some of the products or elements that can damage your sink: Chlorides: Chlorides are found in almost all soaps, detergents and cleaning products and can be damaging to stainless steel. They are water soluble, however, so if you rinse away residues after each use, a weekly scouring is all that is needed to keep your sink looking bright and shiny. Scratches: Like most metallic surfaces, your stainless steel sink will scratch. Don’t worry, these are simply usage marks which will eventually blend into the overall finish of the sink.  Use stainless steel cream (very similar to Braso) to remove light scratches and bring a shine back to the sink. Knives cause a lot of damage: Your sink is designed to se...

There is always mold in any house. That is just an unfortunate fact. Very few people realise that many of the allergies such as coughing at night, skin irritations, itchy and irritated eyes and smells are caused by mould lurking somewhere in the house. And don't think that mould is only a problem in old houses. Mold will grow anywhere as long as the micro-climate for the spores to grow are suitable. So where can you find mould. It is actually quite simple, do you have an air conditioner, yes, well that is an excellent place for mold to proliferate. What is worse is that the air conditioner helps the spores of the mold to disperse in the surrounding area, making the infestation so much more serious. It is true that mold will not grow everywhere, it needs a certain micro-climate to grow and spawn, but small micro cracks can be found everywhere, and that is just where they are very happy. It is easy to find mold in bathrooms though, but still, you need expert advice to get ...

Quality of water varies from area to area. The most common problem related to bad water quality is high calcium or mineral content.  This causes white or creamy deposits that are very difficult to remove. The problem is that by the time they start to bother us, it has become so large that it starts looking ugly. To remove calcium stains from tiles and glass try soaking a cloth in vinegar and lemon juice or make a paste from vinegar and baking soda and soak the affected area. After about 10-15 minutes scrub with a rough sponge and rinse with clean water.  Repeat until all deposits are removed. Another idea is to use oven cleaner applied to the stains. Scrub with a rough sponge until all marks are gone.  Oxalic acid ( Ethanedioic Acid ) is also useful but beware, always us protective gloves and glasses since it is poisonous. Although it acts on iron compounds, it might help with calcium deposits since it is also used in automotive radiators to remove scale.