From our automobiles to our flatware, stainless steel is a tremendously versatile metal found in everyday life. Just like its many uses, stainless steel comes in many forms. The most common in our industry is American Iron and Steel Institute’s AISI classification 304.
Today’s kitchens are adopting color and an increased choice of available product, while stainless steel remains a true competitor. Color is coming back to the kitchen, and one way to carry color into the kitchen is with a Cast Iron sink. Companies have made beautiful cast iron products since its early beginnings in the late 1800s.
Stainless steel sinks can rust, and here are some of the causes and what consumers can do to avoid this from happening. A homeowner certainly does not want to leave a cast iron pot or pan in a sink for any length of time because the iron particles will attach themselves to the sink and cause the appearance of rusting.
There are different ways to ensure that your water bill remains the same or does not go higher. One of these is making sure that your faucets are still working well. You have to check them every so often to see if there are leaks or other problems. A leaky faucet can lead to bigger bill amount.
The result? Some sink companies in the United States who shop factories in China on best prices instead of nurturing a long-term relationship with a factory, ended up with sink products below the standard for 304 stainless steel.