Copper & bronze sinks (Coppersmith Creations)
The patina is a feature, not a fault — it deepens and changes with use, and that living surface is why people choose hammered copper. Care: mild soap, warm water, a soft cloth, then dry. Never bleach, ammonia or abrasive powders (they strip the patina unevenly). A coat of good copper wax once or twice a year keeps the tone even. Citrus and tomato can brighten a spot if left overnight — rinse after acidy use and you'll never notice.
Matte basins & matte black baths
Matte polymarble and matte acrylic hides water spots better than gloss but hates scouring. Soft cloth, warm water, a drop of washing-up liquid — or a non-abrasive cream cleaner for the occasional reset. Never use cream cleaner with a green scourer side; the sponge alone is fine. For limescale, a 50/50 white vinegar and water wipe, followed by a rinse, beats every scraper.
Sintered stone worktops
The one that needs almost nothing: sintered stone is fired under extreme pressure, so it's non-porous, heat-tolerant and scratch-resistant. Warm water and mild detergent is the full routine. Don't chop directly on it forever out of respect for your knives rather than the stone.
Brass & chrome taps
The enemy is standing water, not use. A two-second towel pass after the last use of the day keeps brushed brass glowing and chrome spot-free far longer than any weekly deep clean. For limescale around the aerator, unscrew it and soak in vinegar for an hour — flows come back like new.
Wood-look and wrapped furniture fronts
Vinyl-wrapped fluted and wood-effect fronts (Flauto, Monza, Attila) want a damp microfibre and nothing stronger — solvents and multi-surface sprays can dull the texture. Wipe spills when they happen and keep the fronts dry after cleaning.
Shopping the finishes: hand-hammered copper and bronze sinks, matte basins and taps, and sintered stone vanity units are all in stock.