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BRASSWARE AND ACCESSORIES
First of all we thank you for buying our products which are manufactured to the highest standards. However in common with other products our
brassware requires the correct cleaning and periodic maintenance.
BRASSWARE SURFACES
As stated in the norm DIN EN 248 the materials used to plate brassware are Chrome, Nickel, stainless steel, brass and others to leave a
superior, easy to clean, pleasing finish. Before cleaning please check the material used and only use a suitable cleaner.
CLEANING
To clean brassware and accessories please note the following recommendations.
- In the case there are lime accumulations from not having done the previous point regularly, and in order to avoid them from getting larger,
we recommend washing the chrome with a warm water and vinegar solution or (neutral) liquid soap diluted in water, and drying with a soft
cloth or chamois.
- Please avoid the use of harsh or abrasive products such as scouring powders, those products with phosphoric acid, hydrochloric acid, formic
acid or acetic acid that could badly damage the product. Please only use PH neutral products.
- Dry the items after each cleaning sesion and after every use to avoid limestone appearance.
WARNING
- Cleaning materials will only worsen already damage product.
- Do not mix cleaning products, the chemical reactions can emit toxic fumes and react badly with product surfaces.
- Do not use harsh or abrasive cloths, pads or cleaning products.
- Do not use bleach or other chlorine based cleaning products.
- Only use suitable cleaning products as recommended for each product he cleaning products only make worse the surfaces if those are already
damages.
- Gases from drains and traps. The traps installed in the drains protect against gases coming from the sewers. These gases, apart from being
odor-causing, contain corrosive and harmful agents such as hydrogen sulfi de, ammonia, methane, sulfur dioxide, nitrous oxide, and carbon
dioxide.
We should bear in mind that if the shower or basin is not regularly used and the trap dries up, these gases will enter the bathroom and can
cause corrosion which is impossible to recover. This type of corrosion usually takes place in second homes, guest bathrooms, or whenever
there is not a regular use.
In order to avoid this type of corrosion we recommend: always keep the bathroom ventilated, leaving doors half-open, or have some type of
ventilation. Watch that traps always have water, that they are installed correctly, and that they do not have any anomalies. If the house is not
going to be lived-in for long periods of time, cover or seal the drains. Ask your plumber or professional the best way to carry out this operation.
- Coastal areas. The saltpeter that collects on the chrome, even if it is imperceptible, can end up causing permanent corrosion dots if regular
cleanings are not carried out. Marine environment is an accelerator of material aging, and therefore we shall have to take special care in order
to avoid corrosion/oxidation.
- Hard water with high concentration of lime. We recommend the use of descalers in the house in order to prevent lime deposition.
- Water with acid pH or containing impurities coming from old pipes. In this case if the impurities come from outside of our home, we recommend
installing filters.
- It is not permitted to clean the chrome with a steam cleaner; high temperatures may end up ruining the gloss and damaging the chrome
hardness.
RECOMENDATIONS FOR THE CLEANING AND PRESERVATION OF BRASSWARE AND ACCESSORIES
- Read the manufacturers instructions.
- To protect the brassware, internal mechanism and to extend the life of the product it is recommended in line with "best practice" to install
isolation valves and in line filters.
- Regular cleaning to reduce lime scale and soap residue build up.
- Do not leave these products in contact with the product surface longer than the manufacturer's recommendations and rinse thoroughly with
clean water.
- Do not spray cleaning products directly onto the product surface, spray onto a soft cloth and then apply to the product. Spraying directly onto
the product can lead to cleaning fluids being drawn into the products through capillary action causing irreversible damage.
- If a tap is left dripping it may lead to staining and lime scale build up. Please ensure taps are correctly turned off after use.
GUARANTEE CLAUSE
- Failure to comply with the maintenance instructions may invalidate the guarantee.
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