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Stainless steel sink that doesn't show watermarks??

We have a Howen's kitchen installed with Lamona appliances - about 2.5 years old. No major complaints, apart from the stainless steel sink (1.5 bowl) which never really looks clean, even though I do clean it on a regular basis! The actual bowl stains and scratches easily and the drainer shows every single water stain, even after cleaning. I've tried all sorts of different cleaning products, including Shiny Sinks, another special stainless steel cleaner - the most efficient seem to be multi purpose sprays.

I can only presume that the quality of stainless steel is not brilliant so I'm prepared to buy another sink but don't want to spend a fortune. From what I've read about grades of stainless steel, 304 is the best. Looking on Howdens website it does not actually say what grade Lamona is, apart from 'the best'!!! I've seen some 'bargains' on eBay which are 304 grade, but how would I know if I'm just buying one of a similar quality to what I already have?

Are there any recommended brands which don't show every water mark? I've been reading other threads but most seem to be concerned with size or design aspects - I'm mostly interested in whether I can keep it looking shiny and new looking for as long as possible!

Comments

  • wallbash
    wallbash Posts: 17,775 Forumite
    Good luck with your search, but I don't think they exist.
    Had a friend with super looking copper twin sinks......but we were forbidden to use them, showed everything. So placed a plastic bowl in sink and even poured the water down an outside drain .
  • phill99
    phill99 Posts: 9,093 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    It may be better to try and deal with the cause of the marks ie Limescale, rather than replacing the sink!!
    Eat vegetables and fear no creditors, rather than eat duck and hide.
  • EssexExile
    EssexExile Posts: 6,438 Forumite
    Tenth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Never had a problem with stainless steel, it just wipes clean. Ours are Franke.
    Tall, dark & handsome. Well two out of three ain't bad.
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