Stainless Steel Utility Sinks are widely used by the medical, restaurant, educational, and other industries.  They have a wide variety of applications but are usually used to process or clean something with water.  Most service sinks will have a retainer that will allow the sink to hold water or a liquid temporarily.

Stainless Steel Utility Sinks have undergone a great deal of evolution over the past century.  There was little development of sinks in general until around the 1900s when the residential market began to build homes with indoor plumbing.  This spurred the use of newer and different materials for sinks to make cleaning and bathing easier.  Some of the first lightweight and corrosion resistant sinks were made of alloys of various metals such as copper, nickel, iron, and manganese. Later the superior corrosion resistance of stainless steel led to its popularity as a sink, countertop, and cooking utensil.  Ceramic sinks also became popular in the early 1900s and they continue to be popular today.

The medical industry is one of the largest users of Stainless Steel Utility Sinks.  They are used for a variety of tasks such as surgeon’s wash-up sinks and general cleaning sinks.  Stainless steel is non-porous and therefore will resist or prevent the growth of bacteria and mold.  It is also corrosion resistant and will not rust or corrode.  These properties make it an idea material for use in the medical industry.

The restaurant industry is another large user of Stainless Steel Utility Sinks.  They use these sinks for the same reasons as the medical industry, because they are non-porous and will not corrode.  In addition, stainless steel is widely used for the production of eating utensils and cooking utensils.

Institutional grade Stainless Steel Utility Sinks are frequently manufactured from 14 gauge stainless steel.  This increased thickness gives the sink a superior durability and longevity that will last for decades.  In addition, type 304 stainless steel is also very commonly used for service sinks.  Type 304 stainless steel is used because it has a higher percentage of chromium than the standard 10% found in other stainless steel.  It also contains nickel and this metal along with the additional chromium gives type 304 superior corrosion resistance.  Type 304 also resists most chemicals and is commonly found in food processing and restaurants.  Most service sinks have a polished interior described as “blended satin finish” while the exterior is polished to a “brushed satin finish.”  The brushed satin finish on the exterior will tend to “hide” fingerprints.

Stainless Steel Utility Sinks are usually very easy to maintain and clean.  However, they are not indestructible and proper care is advised to guarantee many years of use. Although stainless steel is extremely durable, there are cleaning solutions and chemicals that will damage it.  Routine cleaning should be done will warm water and a mild soap, detergent, or ammonia.  Use a soft cloth or sponge during the cleaning process to avoid any damage to the finish of the stainless steel.  To remove more stubborn stains a stainless steel cleaner and a stainless steel brush or stainless steel wool can be used.  However, the manufacturers’ instructions should be followed.  Always clean and polish in the same direction as the polish lines of the sink.  Things to avoid with stainless steel sinks are prolonged contact with chlorides such as bleaches and salts.  Also avoid bromides (sanitizing agents), pesticides, photography chemicals, and iodides on stainless steel.  Strongly acidic or caustic cleaners should be avoided because they can cause the stainless steel to turn a reddish color.

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