Category Archives: Sink/Faucet Care

Why GOOD Stainless Steel Sinks Shine – the Story of Tom’s Sample

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Tom Robinson

I have had a loyal companion for the last three and one half years as I traveled the Midwest. Named after the City at the center of the California wine industry, Napa, my companion, road in the back of my … Continue reading →

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Why Does the Head on My Eclipse Faucet not stay in the Neck?

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Tom Robinson

I received a call this week from a customer of one of our fabricators. The head on his KPS3030M Hampton faucet would not stay in neck of the faucet. I asked him to look under the sink and to see … Continue reading →

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Need help with a bad stainless steel sink?

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Tom Robinson

Do you have a problem with your stainless steel sink? We may be able to help even if you did not purchase the sinks from us! You are not alone. There is a trend among countertop fabricators to give away … Continue reading →

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Stainless Steel Sinks by the Numbers

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Tom Robinson

When purchasing a stainless steel sink there are a lot of number thrown around. Here is and explanation. Many stainless steel sinks are listed as made from 18/10 304 stainless steel. The 18 is 18 percent Chromium and the 8 … Continue reading →

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Why is a lead-free faucet important?

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Tom Robinson

Tom Robinson gives you a quick run-down of why you need a lead-free faucet in your home, especially if you have a family. Give us your thoughts!

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The Harrowing Story of the Sink That Couldn’t Be Cleaned | Part 2

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Tom Robinson

Continued from last week… I told the home owner it was not her cleaning company’s fault that the sink could not be brought back to its’ original luster. I explained that top quality sinks were constructed of 304 grade steel … Continue reading →

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The Harrowing Story of the Sink That Couldn’t Be Cleaned | Part 1

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Tom Robinson

“I have a stainless steel sink I can’t clean. Can you help? “said the heavily accented female voice on the phone in response to my hello. “Who is this?” was all I could say. It was an acquaintance of mine … Continue reading →

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New Product! Bolinas Ceramic Bath Sink

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Tom Robinson

Eclipse Stainless is excited to announce yet another new product! The 194 Bolinas designer rectangular Lav bowl. Like Eclipse’s other lav bowls, it is manufactured to exacting size tolerances and with a high quality finish not available from discount sinks. … Continue reading →

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Troubleshooting Your Stainless Sink

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Tom Robinson

There are a few common issues that come up regularly with stainless sinks. We’ll try to address them in today’s blog post! Scratches: As with most metallic surfaces, your stainless steel sink will get scratches. These are merely “usage scratches” … Continue reading →

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The Best Cleaners for Your Stainless Steel Sink

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Tom Robinson

We have some recommended cleaners for you today! These are what we have found to be the best for your stainless steel cleaning needs. Use brands that state “suitable for stainless steel.” Here are some of the best: Inox crème … Continue reading →

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