Care and Cleaning

ATTENTION: Aspect offers six finishes for it’s products. Every finish is unique and requires different techniques for care and cleaning. Find your product’s finish in the sections below, and carefully read and follow directions for that finish.

Clear Protective Coated Finish

Chardonnay – CD

Satin Nickel – SN

ABOUT YOUR FINISH:

These finishes have a clear protective coating on them. Even though they have a protective coating, they are only considered semi-durable. If the outside clear coating is scratched or damaged in any way, the base metal finishes exposed will oxidize. Always wipe your fixture down with a clean soft cloth and keep it clean and dry after use.

CLEANING CAUTION:

Never use cleaners with bleach, abrasives, vinegar or acidic organic cleansers. Never use any type of abrasive pad, cloth or sponge. This can remove or dull the protective coating and damage the finish.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

It is the responsibility of the customer to check for any material finish defects BEFORE installation.

SUGGESTED FINISH MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE:

  • Do not allow water spots to dry on fixture. Keep the surface area clean and dry after use.
  • Periodic cleaning can be done by using a mild diluted glass cleaner (we recommend Windex). Apply a mild cleaner to a soft clean cloth, and periodically wipe your fixture down to remove water spots and surface debris.

Powder Coated Finish

Matte Black – MB

ABOUT YOUR FINISH:

These finishes are powder coated color finishes. They have NO ADDITIONAL PROTECTIVE COATING. These finishes are not considered durable finishes and can be scratched, chipped or scuffed. If the exterior color coating is damaged, the exposed metal base will oxidize. Always wipe your fixture down with a clean soft cloth and keep it clean and dry after use.

CLEANING CAUTION:

Never use cleaners with bleach, abrasives, vinegar or acidic organic cleansers. Never use any type of abrasive pad, cloth or sponge. This can remove, dull, or damage the finish.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

It is the responsibility of the customer to check for any material finish defects BEFORE installation.

SUGGESTED FINISH MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE:

  • Do not allow water spots to dry on the fixture. Keep the surface clean and dry after use.
  • Periodic cleaning can be done by using a mild diluted glass cleaner (we recommend Windex). Apply a mild cleaner to a soft clean cloth, and periodically wipe your fixture down to remove water spots and surface debris.
  • Never use cleaners with bleach, abrasives, or vinegar. Never use any type of abrasive pad or sponge.

living finish

Unlacquered Polished Brass – UPB

ABOUT YOUR FINISH:

These finishes are considered Living Finishes and have NO PROTECTIVE COATING on them. Living finishes are finishes that have a very shallow patina on their surface. Essentially, the finish is what nature would do to the surface over a long period of time. The finishes are intended to change with time and generally darken slightly where they are not being touched, and highlight where the high use points are on the fixture. These finishes are not durable, and are easily scratched or scuffed. Aspect initially applies a wax to the finish surface to help protect and prevent the finish from exposure to air and oxidizing prior to installation.

CLEANING CAUTION:

Never use cleaners with bleach, abrasives, vinegar or acidic organic cleansers. In addition, hand oils, soaps, and acidic fluids can damage the finish. Never use any type of abrasive pad, cloth or sponge. This can remove, dull or damage the the finish.

SUGGESTED FINISH MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE:

  • Do not allow water spots to dry on the fixture. Keep the surface clean and dry after use.
  • Periodic cleaning can be done by using a micro-crystalline wax (we recommend Renaissance Wax). Apply the wax with a soft non-abrasive tissue paper, and gently buff the wax with a soft clean cloth to help remove surface spots and add a protective coating to the finish.

plated finish

Chrome – CH

Polished Nickel – PN

ABOUT YOUR FINISH:

Polished Nickel is one of the most durable finishes Waterstone offers. The best general maintenance is regular cleaning. Always try and keep your finishes clean and dry. Trapped moisture on the surface of your finish can lead to staining. Nickel plated finishes are very tarnish resistant. However, they will tarnish over time from hand oils and exposure if not regularly cleaned and polished. They are not indestructible and can be scratched and marred.

CLEANING CAUTION:

Never use cleaners with bleach, abrasives, vinegar or acidic organic cleansers. Never use any type of abrasive pad, cloth or sponge. This can remove or dull the protective coating and damage the finish.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

It is the responsibility of the customer to check for any material finish defects BEFORE installation.

SUGGESTED FINISH MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE:

Cleaning Supplies: isopropyl alcohol, Microfiber cloth

  • Do not allow water spots to dry on the fixture. Keep the surface clean and dry after use.
  • Periodic cleaning can be done by applying isopropyl alcohol with a soft clean cloth to gently remove surface spots.

SUGGESTED PROCEDURE FOR CLOUDY, TARNISHED OR WATER SPOTTED FIXTURES:

Cleaning Supplies: Simichrome polish, Microfiber cloth (2), (Optional: Flitz Faucet Wax)

  • Prepare the location by following the maintenance procedure listed above
  • In a well ventilated area apply a small amount of polish to the trouble spot on the faucet.
  • Using the microfiber cloth polish until cloth turns black or trouble spot is removed, take care to remove all excess polish.
  • Buff Surface with clean microfiber cloth to a brilliant luster.
  • (Optional) Using clean cloth apply Flitz faucet wax to all areas and let dry to a haze.
  • (Optional) Buff wax until haze is gone.