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Care and cleaning of your stainless steel sink
Although your Kingston Brass Sink is manufactured From 304 grade stainless steel, which is one of the most corrosion resistant types of steel in the industry, you should still pay close attention to i

Does the Kingston Brass Limited Warranty cover faucet seats and springs?
Kingston Brass Limited Warranty covers seats and springs only if these have worn prematurely. under normal conditions your seats and springs should last you at least five years.

How can I clean my sink on the daily basis?
No harsh cleaners or chemicals should be used to clean bathroom sinks. Simply use non-abrasive cleaner like soap and water will remove after each use. A small amount of lemon oil on a piece of cloth a

How can I remove black marks that showed up on my vitreous china sink?
Any aluminum materials rubbed against vitreous china sink may leave black marks. You may use a plastic scouring pad with a non-abrasive cleaner to remove black marks.

How do I maintain my vessel sink?
Do not over tighten the drain, over tighten the drain will damage the surface of the glass sink.

How do I maintain the finish on my faucet?
A Preserving the finish of your faucets begins with proper installation, please make sure to avoid using plumbers putty as this will void the warranty as well as affect the durability of your finish,

How do I remove mineral deposits from my showerhead.
Remove Showerhead and soak overnight in a 50/50 solution of water and vinegar.

How should I flush my faucet.? And how often?
Debris in the line may be present even after flushing the lines, so it is recommended that you flush your faucet a few days after installation and every time the water supply has been shut off for any

How to avoid freezing set screw in faucet handle
It is recommended lubricating the set screw before assembly to prevent calcium build up from hard water.

How to remove mineral clog from Kitchen faucet diverter sprayer.
When the water is turned on, the sprayer doesn’t have enough pressure to get much of anything wet. It is caused by the diverter valve is clogged with mineral deposits or rust that reduced the water

I am not getting enough hot /cold water from my tub/shower valve , what should I do?
First start by making sure that the water heater is working properly by testing the temperature of the water at your lavatory faucet.

I cleaned the faucet of mineral deposits but now I am noticing that the brass underneath the finish is exposed.
If the top layer is coming off, the best solution is to purchase a Minwax touchup felt tip at local paint store, in a color that matches your faucets finish and touch up the affected area.

Kingston Brass suggest that you get a water softener second you may proceed to cleaning your item with a half and half solution of one part vinegar an
A Preserving the finish of your faucets begins with proper installation, please make sure to avoid using plumbers putty as this will void the warranty as well as affect the durability of your finish,

My Brushed Nickel faucet is tarnishing what should I do?
Tarnishing is caused by years of use, normal wear and tear , improper maintenance such as the use of various chemical agents for cleaning, unfortunately the only feasible remedy is to replace the tarn

My Faucet is leaking what should I do?
Does the faucet leak through the spout when the valve is closed? If yes then you most likely have a defective cartridge or spring and washer depending on the type of faucet you have, Kingston Brass se

My faucet is showing sign of tarnishing (especially in high mineral water region) what should I do?
If you are just starting to see sign of mineral build up you can try to (1) Mix a 3 to 1 water and vinegar solution (2) Soak paper towels with this solution and place over the affected area, leave the

What Cleaning products should I stay away from while cleaning my Kingston Brass item?
Kingston Brass recommends that you only clean your faucet with a mild non abrasive soap, such as hand soap, if you notice calcium or lime build up , we suggest that you use a half and half solution of

What is the best way to maintain my oil Rubbed Bronze Faucet ?
Since Oil Rubbed Bronze is a living finish, special care should be taken, beginning with the proper installation.(1) Don’t use plumbers Putty when installing your faucet as the fumes from the Plumbe